C-bus Questions - My first post!

Hello everyone, this is my first post
I?m based in London but next year I?m building myself a home in New Zealand. I?m going to automate the house and by what I?ve been reading the C-bus system looks like the one I?ll be using.

I have already made myself a multi-zone/multi-source high end audio server (Xlobby, RME 9632, HTPC) so what I?m after is an automation system for lighting, heating, security, blinds etc?

I?ll expand the Xlobby front end and use touch screens so that I can control the more complicated automation commands. For the lights I?ll use either the Saturn or the Reflection (I?ll have to go and see which one looks better to me.)

So my questions

Does anyone know how much the products cost in NZ? I can find the prices for the UK ok but I?d like to do a price comparison.

What is the component called that allows me to control other electrical goods (i.e. under floor heating, blinds etc?)

If I had an electrician, is it ok to install the system with the help of an electrician or is it cheap enough to hire a qualified installer?

And lastly, does anyone know of a show room around the London area?

Thanks all for your time.

CaM

 

Cam
Cant quite help with a display showroom in London... BUT seeing as you are going to be building in New Zealand, make a stop here in Melbourne and come see me at Clipsal head office (vic) we have a fully automated display home located in the rear of our offices.

Some of the things that are included are;
electric blinds / curtains
Plasma tv's
Projectors
Alarm systems
Touch screens (different types)
Full range of c-bus product
Fully automated Home theatre (includes amps/ dvd/ digital tv/ cable tv/ projector/ projector drop down enclosure and even electric doors.....)

Look forward to seeing you there soon..

 

Where is the Head office? I would like to see the display.
Is it in Queens Pd Clifton Hill?

Marty

 

Hi there CaM,

May I inquire as to which part of New Zealand you will be building your house?

If you were to contact the New Zealand technical support dept.
[email protected]

They will be glad to help you with all your questions, and can put you in touch with the appropriate Installers

Cheers from way down under...

 

83-89 queens Parade
North Fitzroy

03 9207 3200 - reception

The powerhouse is open Monday to Friday
first tour is @ 9am
Last tour is @ 4pm

Allow an hour for a tour

 

Umm, guess I need to take a day off to see it.

Tanx for the times.

Marty

 

thanks for your replys

hi there guys, thanks for your replys.

I had been thinking about visiting melbourne latter in the year, so if I do i'll defiently come and visit your showroom

I'm building my house in governors bay, just out of christchurch and i plan to make it fully automated.

CaM