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Controlling Hot Water Recirculation Pumps
Hello. I just bought a new home that has a recirculation pump located near the hot water heater. I am new to all this so I have some questions: (a) I have looked online and see some of these pumps...
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Need info on remote control deadbolt door locks
Hi All, I need recommendations on a good RF remote deadbolt door lock system. I found several e-tailers that sell them but don't know which brand is best/most reliable. I'm disabled and need this to...
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How to turn on a computer remotely using X10 type devices
Hi I would like to hide my computer and be able to turn it on remotely. I have X10 remotes and would like to know if anyone has been able to interface somthing so computer can be turned on remotely...
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Car and Deep Cycle (including SLA) Battery FAQ
The Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ Web pages have been moved. They are located at The latest version is 7.0, dated May 28, 2007. The FAQ is consumer oriented with answers to questions about lead-acid...
 
New Installation = Insteon
I'm thinking about incorporating some home automation into a big renovation project. Initially, I'm looking at basic lighting control and was leaning towards Insteon. I don't really need to do any...
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Questions about Smartlinc 3-way Companion (Slave) Switches
Does anyone know how these things work? Smarthome has discontinued the 2382W but I have some 1135W switches I am trying to get to work with some 23885W relay switches. I am trying to replace two...
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360 degree real-time panoramic video...Interested?
Hi HomeAutomation I previously enjoyed a lively & informative thread on this newsgroup about my 360 degree webcam project. Care to comment or discuss my latest progress? Feel free to visit this link....
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Intermatic EJ500C
I have tried to use the Intermatic EJ500C inwall timer with two 100 watt lights. The units quit working after 1 to 2 weeks. The lights also have "daylight sensors" so they only work when it is dark....
 
CM15A Compatability
Is the CM15A compatible with Windows Vista? If not, are there any drivers available for it? Thanks is advance for any insight. John
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PR: United Security LiveShot Cellular Cameras @ Bass Burglar Alarms
PR: United Security LiveShot Cellular Cameras @ Bass Burglar Alarms While not _strictly_ an HA product, these may be of interest to some here. A client asked me about them this afternoon and I had to...
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Bass Burglar Alarms: Line Card
Bass Burglar Alarms Line Card 3R Technologies ACT Solutions Ademco Advanced Signaling Advanced Technology Video AES AG Neovo Aiphone Akcess Biometrics Alarm Controls Alarm Lock Systems Alarmnet Aleph...
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X10 Status request
I have a 2-way module and a TW523 2-way interface. Using a PIC microcontroller I am able to send on, off, etc code to the modules, and read commands sent by controllers. I am looking for some help...
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Daylight Savings Fix for Plato for Windows
I have Plato for Windows running on Win95. I added the TZEDIT fix from Microsoft which works fine for the computer, but the Plato software doesn't seem to recognize the DST change. Any workarounds?...
 
Swann Night Hawk security camera?
Hi, Is anybody here familiar with the Swann Night Hawk wireless infrared security camera? It's sold at Radio Shack, on Ebay and elsewhere. Here's a link that providesa lot of info including the...
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I need auto fill tank for RO filter
Low tech solution. Turn the supply bottle upside down with the bottle neck immersed in the filter pan?
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