Home Automation & Wiring by James Gerhart

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Home Automation & Wiring by James Gerhart

Home Automation & Wiring
by James Gerhart

Paperback: 322 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.89 x 9.16 x 7.37
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; (March 31, 1999)
ISBN: 0070246742

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From the Back Cover: Demand for Fully Automated Homes is Growing. WHY NOT GET A JUMP ON THIS HIGHLY LUCRATIVE MARKET? With this book, you can easily install the most modern and efficient systems for complete personal control of entertainment, temperature and light, water, communications, security, and more - satisfy the skyrocketing consumer demand for state-of-the-art home technology. Step by step, you'll learn how to put together these systems to deliver maximum programmed energy savings to your clients, not to mention great potential.

Home Automation and Wiring is an all-in-one, planning-and-how-to kit for creating dream homes of the future - not 5 years from now, not 10 years from now, but today. It shows you how to: Compare the hottest technolgies, using this book's lists, descriptions, and evaluations - from plug-and-play to custom designs. Add Interoperability, infrared, and radio systems. Configure and install wiring and connections. Create an advanced plumbing system, with automation, temperature-balancing, maximal efficiency, spas and pools, and automated watering of indoor and outdoor plants. Automate heat, air conditioning, and ventilation for energy savings and comfort. Design and install top-of-the-line communications - phones, intercoms, networks, and more. Create exciting home entertainment systems. Build cutting-edge security into your homes. Design stunning, energy-efficient automated lighting. And market these new wares to an eagerly waiting public.

Customer Reviews
The first book I read about home automation, December 29, 2002
Reviewer: cmsenthil from Austin, Texas United States
This was the first book I picked out of the shelf to read about home automation. I found it very useful and informative. I read about 50 pages before I had to leave. I wanted to come back and buy the book. I am not sure why so many people seem to dislike this book. Anyway I consider this a good book. I am going to go back and browse through some of the other books suggested and decide which one to buy.

In serious need of update, March 26, 2002
Reviewer: jrittley from Trenton, NJ
With the pace home automation as been changing, this book should be considered "out of date" and hopefully soon be "out of print." While the author does seek to enlighten readers, the focus of the book is out-of-touch with main stream home automation thinking in 2002. Even the control systems referenced are no-longer near the cutting edge. While references to structured wiring still ring true, the techniques for reaching a total intregated system have changed. I was so disappointed with this book I actually returned to Amazon as I felt it could not enhance my library in any regard. As an alternative I would suggest "Home Automation for Dummies."

Not worth the money, November 3, 2001
Reviewer: william280 from Whitefish, MT USA
The cover sure makes it look like this is a serious book with a lot of information. Too bad that notion disappears once you open it up. If you're looking to build a smart home and plan on doing some of the work yourself, this book won't help very much. You'll get a little information, but not enough to actually do the job on your own. If you want a smart home and are willing to hire someone to do it for you, then this book will at least tell you what words to use.

The best book I've read I've read so far is "Smart Homes for Dummies." It has significantly more detail and is useful for someone who wants to try to do this on their own.

Best Home Automation book, even for starters., July 26, 2001
Reviewer: A reader from Ft. Lauderdale, FLORIDA USA
I got 3 books for home automation starters, include "Smart Homes For Dummies", but this one is simply the best out there. Don't hesitate to get it even if you know nothing about home automation. It covers all aspects and everything you wanted to know, clear and simple.

A very informative overview, May 17, 2000
Reviewer: Mark Van Wuyckhuyse from Rochester, NY
I found this book to be very helpful for me to identify some automation projects for my home, and to get me motivated to actually do them. The book is written in an easy to understand style and explains many interesting home automation applications and techniques.

Ready to go, April 19, 2000
Reviewer: Thomas R. Yenser from Reading, Pennsylvania
Gerhart's explanations are clear and concise. He has inspired me -- I'm ready to start at least 3 new home projects. Just what I needed to get started!

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