I've already seen electric outlets that include AC and USB power.
USB could be (is?) the new low voltage "standard" for power
devices interface, and lighting?
dave
On 12/17/2012 09:11 AM, Dale S wrote:
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>
> *Probably not that big of a problem, especially if they go with low
> voltage illumination, since the wire size would probably be the same as
> is presently used for thermostats and door bells. The difference in
> copper costs would quickly offset the costs of stocking another wire
> size. Most contractors are already carrying multiple wire sizes to
> address stoves, water heaters, dryers, AC units, as well as lighting
> switch legs. It will be interesting to see what the industry standards
> for new construction become. Low voltage switching has been around for
> years, and this would simply eliminate the relay that used to be
> required. With remote switching using cell and computer links becoming
> ever more popular I think it is only a matter of time.
>
> *
> *Dale in the Flatlands. *
> Aki wrote:
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>> don't know if that will ever happen. Only because appliances still
>> require full voltage draw and builders would have to stock two different
>>
>> gauges of wiring for homes upping the inventory overhead.
>>
>> -aki
>>
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Dave Uebele (daveu@sptddog.com)
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