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How To Automate Both New & Existing Homes [Paperback]

Robert N. Bucceri (Author)
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Book Description

January 2004
‘How To Automate Both New & Existing Homes’ illustrates and describes over 140 residential automation system features using X10 and Hardwired protocols. Information on what each protocol consists of and how it is used in a residential automation application is provided in detail. Also, the system components used to automate each type of electrical load when using a specific protocol is provided.

Each residential automation system feature presented in this book is illustrated in an easy to follow format consisting of pictures and diagrams that provide the reader with a wealth of information. Each feature is described in detail and a sequence of operation explaining how the feature works is also provided. Each feature provides the manufacturer and component model numbers along with specifications required to support the feature. System features that use components that require control wiring are also illustrated.

Some of the electrical loads automated in this book include the following:

Interior and exterior lighting, ceiling fans, attic ventilation fans, window coverings, heating and cooling systems, pools and spas, multi-zone audio/video systems, multi-zone sprinkler systems, water heaters, garage doors, property access gates, hurricane shutters, security camera surveillance systems, integrated security systems, vehicle detection systems, water leak detection systems, door locks and much more!

A few ‘Modes of Operation’ included in this book are as follows:

The Leaving Home Mode, Arriving Home Mode, Good Morning Mode, Good Night Mode, In Bed Mode, Vacation Mode, Intruder Deterrent Mode, Sunrise and Sunset Modes, Party Mode, Entertainment Mode, Pool Mode, Spa Mode, Christmas Mode plus many more.

Smarthomes are no longer for only the wealthy. They have become much more common since the recent home building boom we have experienced across the country.

By reading this book, you will learn what you need to know to automate a wide range of electrical loads. You will also be able to include a multitude of system features and modes that will make your home more convenient, comfortable, secure, fun, and energy efficient.

This book is highly recommended by home automation enthusiasts!



Editorial Reviews

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Provides practical, detailed information that is very useful when designing your home automation system. I highly recommend this publication! -- Elizabeth Napier, FutureSmart, August 16, 2004

This book is full of home automation projects and provides lots of pictures with detailed system design information. -- Matt Dean, Home Automation Systems Inc., January 10, 2004

This book is packed with automation features and is a quick reference guide for those who need their information fast. -- Ken Kerr, Home Controls, Inc. January 5, 2004

From the Publisher

‘How To Automate Both New and Existing Homes’ provides the reader with what they need to know to automate any home. It includes technical system protocol information, a multitude of system features, descriptive pictures of each feature, a sequence of operation of each feature, a wide verity of modes, and specific system components. This information will allow you to have a lifestyle of convenience, comfort and security.

This is a great new book that will furnish the information you need without having to spend weeks of study time before being able to apply the information to your own personal automation projects.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 126 pages
  • Publisher: Silent Servant, Inc (January 2004)
  • ISBN-10: 0970005733
  • ISBN-13: 978-0970005731
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,075,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars How to automate review, May 25, 2004
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Jim Williams (Santa Barbara, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How To Automate Both New & Existing Homes (Paperback)
I found this book very helpful because it shows so many projects and system features that I can incorporate into my home automation system. I never realized how many convenient features that are made possible with the use of this book. It is also easy to do because the pictures show and the text explains exactly how the feature works, how to install the components and what parts by model number are required. I have purchased other books on this subject that were not useful to me but this one is. Thank you
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars rework/rehash of other book by same author, March 10, 2006
This review is from: How To Automate Both New & Existing Homes (Paperback)
Although it does not say on the description page,
when I recieved the book I could immediately tell that it was similar to an older version (which I also had)
The old book is called "Automated Home Control" , "Design and Installation & Programming Manual. X-10 and Hardwired I/O Based Systems" 2nd edition by Silent Servant Home Control Inc. 1998

The book really covers the X10 controllers Stargate and CommStar, together with other X10 stuff from Leviton, et, all.
It shows many wiring diagrams, but not programming.
It has good ideas illustrated within it, but I do not find it worth the cost.

I would say only for the X10 fan. Others should stay away.
Stefan Decuypere
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, March 22, 2004
This review is from: How To Automate Both New & Existing Homes (Paperback)
After reading a couple of books on the topic of home automation; I find this one to be the most detailed and comprehensive as well as easiest to follow, especially because of the many helpful pictures and diagrams. It has absolutely made me a home automation enthusiast. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in home automation.
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