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Control Hot Water Circ Pump With X10?
Hello. My house has a hot water circulating pump built in and located near my hot water tank. It currently runs 24/7 and this is excessive. So I would like to put it on a timer controlled by my X10...
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iPhone and home automation
I'm interested in what systems people are using for their home automation? Ideally consumer targeted systems rather than home brew. I'm developing a small App (HomeWatch) for the iPhone that currently...
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New Fridge - setting up monitoring
Just got a new fridge, and I thought I would try monitoring operating parameters with my home automation system. I 've got sensors for kWhs used, ambient room temperature, freezer and refrigerator...
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using phone cable for alarm system wiring
Hello, Does anyone know if I can use regular four stranded phone cable (with the red, black, yellow and green conducts inside) to connect a keypad to the control system of my Honeywell alarm system?...
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webcam with video
hello everyone prior to the debate about webcam, it should be better to take into account the biometrical data analysis of the video in a cost-effective way. we may also consider that it should be...
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Aquarium fixtures blowing bulbs
I have multiple aquarium fixtures with the same type of ballasts and all except one are blowing bulbs like popcorn. The one with T5 bulbs seems OK, but the others with T6 (double tube CFL) seem more...
 
off site storage security video monitoring system?
I often see home video monitoring system that comes with a DVR (hard drive video recorder), and several cameras with built-in IR LEDs. Usually the system allows you access from the internet, and the...
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Internet Microphone?
On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:55:54 +0100, "Anthony R. Gold" capabilities. A $35 WebControl can be set up to send you an email on any of a variety of triggers/sensors. and you can browse to the web interface...
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running "structured wiring"
I would NOT use a structured wire product for a number of reasons. First, it's usually more expensive than the sum of the single cables. Second, it's usually much harder to handle than individual...
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recommend a quality CATV splitter please!
Nate, There are incredibly varying qualities in splitters. Look for one that's all metal, soldered around the edges and is made by a reputable outfit. I like gold plated connectors but nickel ones...
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Crestron iPhone and media player
Hi All, I am new to home automation programming and have just started to play around with the iphone crestron mobile pro. Is there any way I can get control of a windows media player from this app on...
 
Main power Indicator
Hey all, I would like to make a simple circuit that will power an LED when I am being fed from the grid. This way I can tell at a glance when I am running on backup power when the Grid returns. I have...
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X10 PC Interface upgrade
My old DOS based CP290 controller is long overdue for upgrade so I don't have to keep a DOS partition just for that purpose. What is considered the most popular Windows and USB based replacement...
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Houston Television Wall Mounting and Projector Installation
Installs Plus provides home and business audio visual installations, we specializes in: plasma tv mounting, led tv mounting, lcd tv mounting, projector installation, and surrond sound installation in...
 
Home security monitoring via internet / broadband
My current security system is a DSC PC5010. My monitoring service is through ASG security via my land-line. I want to drop my landline. I have cable-based broadband internet, UPS power backup for my...