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Intermittent operation of 3 appliance modules AM486
I think I have the solution, or at least part of it. I noticed that all the modules switch properly when we are not at home. I deduced that the problem may be an appliance that is turned on and...
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CFL database
Why are only CFLs connected with mercury in this discussion? The good old 4' tubes have the same "issues" with mercury, and have been around for decades! Back, 20+ years ago, we had a guy...
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CFL's & Electronic Ballast bad???
Hello all, Looking for a little insight. I heard today from an electrician that there is some issue with CFL's and Electronic Ballast in that they are causing reception problems with radios. What he...
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pre-wire home - best practices?
Nice stuff. Don't do this with power wiring. It will be rejected if more than 3 cables are in a hole or bundle. All conductors must have free air around them.
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FA: X-10 ToggleLincs, LampLincs and PowerLinc
Included in this auction are: Two ToggleLinc switches, model 23893W Two LampLinc dimmer modules, model 2000SHL3 PowerLinc USB X-10 computer interface, model 1132CU These items were used for about 6...
 
FA: Insteon SwitchLinc Dimmer and Relay, plus extras
Hi-- I'm eBaying two Insteon SwitchLincs that were used for about a month before I decided I like the toggle-style switches instead. Also included are two "screwless" switch plates, and an unopened...
 
Home Wiring Question
I (actually SWMBO) want to put an mid room outlet in a slab floor. Plan is to remove the existing flooring (tile) and trench to a nearby wall outlet. I am assuming that current Elec. Code requires...
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Merry Christmas
Hope you all have a safe holiday.
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Automated lawnmower using rate gyro, RS485 and Infrared leds
Connect nodes around a perimeter and install a matrix of beams which together with a will help orient a hobby self-built robotic lawnmower. GPS and IMU gyro alone isn't enough for the hobbyist.
 
Happy Holidaze
And, for most of you, many happy returns. ;) http://davehouston.orghttp://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/roZetta/ Dave Blog | Serba-serbi Informasi
 
DVR CARD HUPERLAB 2408Q VS. GEOVISION GV-2004
I am owner of a Huperlab 2408Q dvr card but i have some problems with it, especially regarding the very low recording resolution and few problems with the software :-(( I need a better recording...
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Controllable Digital Picture Frames
Is there an $89 AVR32 that has X/WVGA out? Otherwise, an old PII Thinkpad has quite a price/performance advantage. But it has a big keyboard and a fan, too.
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fyi
http://davehouston.orghttp://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/roZetta/ http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/analogcellphone.html Dave Blog | Serba-serbi Informasi
 
d-day
There's a story in this morning's NYT that, while short on specifics, implies that GE (and probably others) are working on replacements for various types of specialty lights. GE had earlier annpunced...
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INSTEON wall outlets and variable standalone countdown wall timer/dimmer are shipping
INSTEON relay-operated wall outlets and an INSTEON variable, standalone wall timer/dimmer are now shipping. The KeypadLinc - INSTEON 8-Button Keypad Countdown Timer With Dimmer, is an enhancement of...