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Problem with Intermatic T107-30 Timer - Running Slow
Hi all, We have an old mechanical Intermatic T107-30 timer which controls our landscape lighting. In the last few weeks, the timer started acting up - it is running extremely slow. Basically for every...
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Multi-Channel Powerflash ?
I have several contact closures I want to monitor and feed to my Home automation software, but I don't want a mess of Powerflashes... Is there such a thing as a "Multi-channel" powerflash? I see lots...
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Directional Driveway Sensor Choices?
In doing far too much research I have found TWO (2) very different approaches to Directional driveway alarms that use probes. I am only looking at probe systems as I really don't want to cut up my...
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Noisy/Quiet CFL lamps
As I am going to "re-lamp" shortly with all CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) I want to make sure I am not causing problems with my X10. Does anyone have a list of Noisy/quiet CFL bulbs. So far, the...
 
Installing an ELK M1 Gold
All, I am in the process of installing an Elk M1 Gold system in my house. It looks awesome, but as it's my first installation. The basic system I am installing consists of the following: * M1 Gold...
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Random ALL ON Codes
Ok, i got a real good one for everyone out there.. I have been using the X10 system for several years, and has grown in my home over the years, and now just about includes all my lights and...
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Need Elk/Panasonic/X-10 Installer in Gaithersburg MD
We just had an offer on a house in Gaithersburg MD accepted that will need an Alarm System, A network Backbone, a Phone System (Panasonic KX-TA824) and a mess of X-10. I am looking for a single...
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question about Elk M1 Gold alarm system
Hi, Does anyone know whether the Elk M1 Gold system needs any additional modules to make it capable of receiving and sending wireless radio signals? Or Does the kit come with the wireless enabled? How...
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homeseer/ocelot
Anyone using this combination... Im looking at controlling some stuff around the home but I want something that will do digital i/o possibly some 4-20 ma sensors.... but I want to be able to access...
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Brake method needed for hillside lift
(this is a repost from Thanks. My dad and I built a homemade hill lift (in Europe refered to as funiculars) in Eastern Tennessee. You can see a working demonstration and picture of it at: The tram...
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Where can I find floor mounted electrical outlets with Continental European sockets ?
Hi, Can anyone recommend a place where I can buy floor mounted electrical outlets with Continental European sockets ? Thanks, Tolga
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New Release
Acentient Software has just released v1.02 of Adaptive Home Logic, a new multi-purpose home automation application for Windows XP. This new program, which can interface with many home automation...
 
Graphic Five Whole House audio
Any feedback on the Graphic Five system. I am looking to install whole house audio utilizing cat-5 (digital) cabling from the head end to each room. At the various room amplifiers, I of course have...
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X10 pro versus Furman sound
Hello all.....I recentlly installed some X10 pro devices in my familly room, nothing too fancy just a "XPFM" receiver module and a "XPT1" to control a track lighting strip that I needed to cover the...
 
Problem with x-10 system that used to be stable
I think one of your neighbors has discovered X10.
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