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power-line communication
i am trying to build a network using the st7540. Does anyone know the south african standards for powerline communication. More specificly the allowed frequency carrier for consumers, industries etc....
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Motion sensing security camera with memory stick?
SmartHome used to sell a product like this, but I don't see it in the catalog anymore. So has anyone seen a motion sensing security camera with a memory card?
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zoned or not zoned?? thermostatic control of multiple spaces
I really wasn't sure how to title this msg. i have a building w/ 3 apts heated by a single boiler. currently there is one unit which maintains the thermostat. i would like to monitor the temp in each...
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Availability of residential switchable privacy glass
I have not used it but from what I've learned it's very expensive. ISTR a price on the order of $200 per square foot or something like that but I could be wrong. The manufacturer is a company called...
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First Alert FA140C keypad
I have an old First Alert FA140C alarm system with a FA250KP keypad. The programming manual indicates that I need the FA550KP Alpha keypad for reprogramming. Will one of the standard Adecom keypads...
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roZetta lives!
roZetta has been on life-support for a while but ZBasic is making some changes to allow X-10 TTL I/O in the background (a la the way they handle serial streams) which has been better for roZetta's...
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Q: On Q vs Leviton
I am building a new home and the electrician suggested adding some infrastructure and cabling to permit addition of some home automation, computer networking and home entertainment. I'm not really...
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Sundowner SD533 modification to control all 8 devices
Is it possible to modify the SD533 mini-controller to switch all 8 devices on and off at dusk? Out of the box it will only control the 4 units that are selected with the top slider switch. I have...
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Looking for some documentation
Hi all, I am looking for a install manual or documentation for an old push button intercom. The mfg is Emerson Electric with a Rittenhouse sub-division and a model # M9034. I have googled this to...
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Xtb 240v
Hi Jeff Any news on how the 240v version of your XTB is going ???? Thanks Frank
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Reading power levels
No doubt another stupid question :D Has anyone come across any devices (UK compatible) that can monitor the total current coming into your property?? I basically mean the total power coming in, after...
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XTB, reliablity, etc.
I know this topic has been flogged to death, but here goes. I've had some x10 gear for a few years. As everyone knows, it's not very reliable. I've spent some time experimenting and debugging, trying...
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Not my Ebay listing but some might find it interesting . . .
. . . or at least amusing! -- Bobby G. HAI Home Automation Package - Omni Pro II, Russound CAV TouchScreens, Lighting, Security, Programming All Inc. Item number: 330053663557 bid: US $33,999.00 Free...
 
Home Theatre Macros
In my home, I use an Ocelot for this. I'm trying to package up something easy to give for Christmas to enhance the "home theater" experience. Anyone have any suggestions for the cheapest way to...
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FS: ELK 9100 X10 220 Volt 30 Amp Remote Controlled Switch
For sale ELK-9100 Remote controlled heavy duty switch, 220 Volts, 30 Amps, X10 activated with built in signal bridge and repeater is a new, unused, never installed unit. I bought it for a water heater...