tebery Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Expect dimmer prices to go UP!!!http://www.cepro.com/article/control4_settles_with_lutron_on_rf_lighting_control_patents/?utm_source=RC&utm_medium=module
thecodeman Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Thats what I heard. Quite a bit too, imo. But I'm cheap
Mav-Jason Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Got the NEW PRICE LIST email, and was excited to see it, then opened it to discover... WTF!
Mav-Jason Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 Off the top of my head I believe it was like $20 per dimmer.Edit:MSRP on dimmers, switches, and 2-Button KP is now $129MSRP on 3-Button KP $149MSRP on 6-Button KP $179(ouch)
c44me Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 gotta love lutron's timing: force C4 to increase prices in a downward trending economy led by a real estate bust. kudos. the irony is if it then costs C4 sales you have to wonder what brilliant MBA figured out the increase price / sales volume equation.
tebery Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 You can always use a switch instead (I heard they did not got up in price) and save even more by using CFL's.
thecodeman Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 You can always use a switch instead (I heard they did not got up in price) and save even more by using CFL's.The MSRP has changed, it was posted two above yours.
tebery Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 You can always use a switch instead (I heard they did not got up in price) and save even more by using CFL's.The MSRP has changed' date=' it was posted two above yours.[/quote']my bad
maniac36 Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Does this mean we'll see the polling issue be rectified? If so, how long before we see a new version update?
jmk709 Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I went out an read some of the patent descriptions. I am not a patent lawyer but the descriptions seem pretty vague and a very common usage.
Max Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Does this mean we'll see the polling issue be rectified? If so, how long before we see a new version update?Exactly! Would be nice to having the switches/dimmers working better than they have been recently.
neil12011 Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 If you opt to use a switch, make sure it's non incandescent lighting, dimmers are for incandescents only, using a switch on a incandescent can damage the switch.
neil12011 Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Does this mean we'll see the polling issue be rectified? If so, how long before we see a new version update?That's the million dollar question sir, we hope so!I apologize for double posting.
thecodeman Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 If you opt to use a switch, make sure it's non incandescent lighting, dimmers are for incandescents only, using a switch on a incandescent can damage the switch.Are you saying I shouldn't use a switch on regular bulbs?
RyanE Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 No, the inrush current on large loads of incandescent can cause the terminals of the relay to fuse.You can still use a switch on incandescents, but you should not use anywhere near the rated load.Overall, it's best to use a dimmer for incandescents, and a switch for motors and/or fluorescents.RyanE
thecodeman Posted February 7, 2009 Posted February 7, 2009 Hmm. So far I have dimmers on my incandescents, but dont say it didnt cross my mind
mthomtech Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 I have a switch installed to turn some outlets on and off for holiday lights. I've not used it, but plan to this season. Now it looks like I've had the wrong thing put in. Originally I just thought, why would I need a dimmer on Christmas lights, so I opted for the switch.I'm expecting to put near the max load of 1000 W.Am I understanding it correctly that I shouldn't use a switch in the setup?
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