New to HA, Need Light Control Advice

Other Devices & Integrations Lighting & Load Control
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I am planning on getting into the HA thing and want to start out with just some lighting control, HVAC, and outlets.
I am going to get a VeraEdge but am having a hard time figuring out what dimmers to get for my kitchen area.

I have three separate circuits for the kitchen lights.

  1. Over sink w/ one switch (3 bulbs, Phillips 8W PAR20 )
  2. Kitchen general area with two switches (8 bulbs, currently some 35W-50W Equivalent PAR20s. Will be changing to LED soon.)
  3. Under cabinets w/ one switch control (6 bulbs, not sure on type yet)

I just changed the three bulbs in circuit 1 to the Phillips LEDs from halogen. They are great compared to the Halogens in terms of heat generation and light feel.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-50W-Equivalent-Bright-White-3000K-PAR20-Dimmable-LED-Flood-Light-Bulb-E-426114/203553312?N=5yc1vZbm79Z1z0u18u

What dimmer(s) would I need to get for:

  1. To control circuit 1
  2. To control circuit 2 (This circuit needs a remote switch as well)

What is a good “Instant-On” outlet?

Thanks for the help in my noobness.

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[quote=“technogroup, post:1, topic:184382”]What dimmer(s) would I need to get for:

  1. To control circuit 1[/quote]The Linear WD500Z-1 Z-Wave 500-watt Wall Mount Dimmer Switch will be the most inexpensive dimmer option capable of dimming (dimmable!)LED bulbs.

If you need the Instant Status(research the forums) feature to trigger a scene then you would likely prefer the Leviton VRMX1-1LZ 1000W Universal Magnetic Low Voltage Dimmer

2. To control circuit 2 (This circuit needs a remote switch as well)
As before, the [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E1OVFAK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00E1OVFAK&linkCode=as2&tag=zwavec-20&linkId=2WWKUQPLSRXDD65C]Linear WD500Z-1 Z-Wave 500-watt Wall Mount Dimmer Switch[/url] is a good choice and 3-way circuits are handled by combining it with the [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EAY3K5Y/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00EAY3K5Y&linkCode=as2&tag=zwavec-20&linkId=VPFYMFEYD3BMCUZD]Linear Z-Wave 3-Way Wall Remote Switch[/url]

The Leviton VRMX1-1LZ 1000W Universal Magnetic Low Voltage Dimmer can be used for 3-way circuits by combining it with the Leviton VP00R-1LZ Digital Matching Remote.

What is a good "Instant-On" outlet?
I'm not sure what your meaning of "Instant-On" outlet is. Any of these receptacles turn on instantly when the Z-Wave command is issued. [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013V1SRY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0013V1SRY&linkCode=as2&tag=zwavec-20&linkId=KBTT7ENGQDKAXLSB]GE/JascoLighting Control Duplex Receptacle[/url] [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013V58HU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0013V58HU&linkCode=as2&tag=zwavec-20&linkId=OWVVVBHSWORAUIUB]GE/Jasco 45603 Lighting Control Fluorescent Light & Appliance Module[/url] [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006U1R8NK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B006U1R8NK&linkCode=as2&tag=zwavec-20&linkId=2GO4IX57Y7Q4V445]Evolve LOM-15 120 VAC 15-Amp Duplex Wall Outlet[/url] [url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039UW92A/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0039UW92A&linkCode=as2&tag=zwavec-20&linkId=2J2HUPOFHY3RX5LO]Leviton VRR15-1LZ Split Duplex Tamper Resistant Scene Capable Receptacle[/url]
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Thanks for the help.
As far as “instant on” outlets, I’m not sure what I was thinking, lol.