grant0830 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hello, we are building a new home and looking to do full lighting control but we are wondering when the panelized C4 system begins to make sense over keypads/dimmers/switches everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 It makes sense where rooms have multiple light sources and you don't want to wall wart up the wall. Also in corridors and spaces you want to use motion not wall wart switches. Rooms when there is one fixed circuit and others you would want local control e.g. Bedside lights do better with axxes dimmers and a keypad dimmer by the door. An example in my home is the kitchen. It has two ceiling light circuits. Under, over and in cabinet lighting and a rgb light alcove. 11 channels of light control. All controlled by scenes on a keypad dimmer which controls one of the overhead circuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanE Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 If you *do* go the route of panelized lighting, be sure and install wired keypads in vital locations, programmed to allow you to control the system even without a Control4 controller in the system. RyanE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 1 hour ago, RyanE said: If you *do* go the route of panelized lighting, be sure and install wired keypads in vital locations, programmed to allow you to control the system even without a Control4 controller in the system. RyanE Yep, hybrid systems are best - have several wired keypads in locations where control is VITAL (one in each living space most likely) and intersperse with the wireless version to build your ZigBee Mesh. Frankly, if you're building and can do it now (meaning deal with C4 dealer and electrician and builder to get this done right) - it's a better option than going 'traditional' lighting if you intend to control all the house lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntneer Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 We're actually considering using some Panelized for a remodel job. Have to strip out old knob and tube in 100+ year old house. Runs to lights are going to be tricky enough, with lots of plaster repair, but running lights to switches, and switch legs, would make an even bigger mess. Panelized may help us mitigate those runs between lights and switches, where fishing low voltage for keypads, will be easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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