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klundy
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 Posted - 08/22/2012 : 2:54:55 PM
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Has anyone here used a Remotelinc 2 with the wall mount? I just received my wall mount and it barely holds the remote. Even when it is holding it, I can't get the remote square to the surface so that it looks good. Heck, just pushing one of the buttons with just enough force to trigger the button can cause the remote to push all the way through. I've tried 2 remotelincs.
This is mounted in an empty gang, so there is nothing behind the remote.
Any ideas or have others found the same thing?
My wife will never settle for this, so I may have to put in a KPL.
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EVIL Teken
Advanced Member
Canada
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Posted - 08/22/2012 : 6:06:05 PM
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Hello Kevin,
I had the exact same experience with the kit. What I did was install a thin piece of foam backer board. The next step (prior) to affixing the foam backer board was to stick on a very small piece of double sided tape.
This allows the remote linc 2 to stay put and not move upon pressing the buttons. This allowed me to keep the remote square and aligned to the mounting plate.
Seeing the remote wiggle back and forth upon button presses looked terrible and also screamed cheap sh!T. The WAF factor would have been extremely low if this was not done.
The bottom line is that they need to improve the mounting kit as its not made properly. Otherwise, the remote linc 2 is a welcome addition to the Insteon line up. I have been extremely happy with the fit and finish of this remote etc.
The next revision should have the ability to know the actual status of the devices in play.
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klundy
Average Member
99 Posts |
Posted - 08/23/2012 : 02:15:36 AM
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Thanks Teken,
Did you use the double side tape to hold the backer board to the mounting bracket? Or to hold the remotelinc to the backer board?
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EVIL Teken
Advanced Member
Canada
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Posted - 08/23/2012 : 12:47:40 PM
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Originally posted by klundy
Thanks Teken,
Did you use the double side tape to hold the backer board to the mounting bracket? Or to hold the remotelinc to the backer board?
thanks
I used the double sided foam tape to hold the remote to the foam back plate. With the combination of the two once the final trim plate was installed the reomte linc 2 looks just like a normal decora wall switch. 
The only give away is the ghetto style label maker I used to signify each of the bottoms. I am in the future going to silk screen the buttons permanently to ensure a professional look and feel.
That project is on the back burner right now as I have 99999999 other HA projects to do! 
All of the materials I purchases cost me no more than $2.00 at the dollar store.
Teken . . .
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ckeyes888
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2012 : 9:21:58 PM
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Nice thing about those switches is you can mount them anywhere, no need to use an existing box. Mounted mine straight to a wall.
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stusviews
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 08/23/2012 : 9:41:16 PM
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IMO, a KPL beats a RemoteLinc 2 in any box that has power for several reasons. It's more elegant looking, especially with custom buttons (<$20); can be set up as 4, 5, 6, or 8 buttons and/or devices; each button can be set individually to be toggle, On-only, or Off-only; never needs recharging; and a choice of both button color and button LED color.
The RemoteLinc 2 does cost less than a KPL. A Chevy costs less than a Caddy 
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EVIL Teken
Advanced Member
Canada
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Posted - 08/23/2012 : 10:00:57 PM
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All true, but the intent for most folks is having the ability to place a virtual switch any where there isn't a 120 vac line.
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stusviews
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USA
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Posted - 08/23/2012 : 10:28:00 PM
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| I suppose one can have an existing wall box with no power. In that relatively unusual circumstance, a RemoteLinc 2 is appropriate. |
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klundy
Average Member
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Posted - 08/24/2012 : 03:14:13 AM
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Agreed. In my case, I was just going to see how it looked, in order to possibly avoid trying to cram yet another device in there. This gang box already has a KPL and a regular (non-Insteon) dimmer.
In the end, I probably will end up with a KPL.
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Originally posted by stusviews
IMO, a KPL beats a RemoteLinc 2 in any box that has power for several reasons. It's more elegant looking, especially with custom buttons (<$20); can be set up as 4, 5, 6, or 8 buttons and/or devices; each button can be set individually to be toggle, On-only, or Off-only; never needs recharging; and a choice of both button color and button LED color.
The RemoteLinc 2 does cost less than a KPL. A Chevy costs less than a Caddy
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remotelinc and wall mount
