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New to group -- ? about DSC QP6 Kit
The introduction of poorly designed, improperly threaded newsreader client software (such as the monstrosity aol foisted on usenet) has not been helpful. If you had an ISP other than aol, you would...
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Good Home Automation Guide for New Constructions?
Once you get started you'll find there's never enough pairs running to where they're actually needed. Needs and locations tend to change from the design phase to actual living patterns. You really do...
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Vista-based HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC -- Getting purty close ?
Compared to diminutive, proprietary HA touch screen PCs and panels (eg $1400 for a 'dumb' 8" Cortexa touch screen HP's $1800 Vista-based 20" TouchSmart IQ770 PC would appear to be a viable All-In-One...
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Swiming pool alarm
Frank, Apology accepted, and I agree with your point regarding by-passing safety devices for the reasons you stated. I will note however, that the timer solution you mentioned also violates the code...
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Projector sony vpl-fx51 & optoma EP 756 .ccf ir signature files
Have you tried any of the CCF codes listed for the VPL-HS51? 's only one Optoma projector listed but the codes are often the same over a range of a manufacturer's products.
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17 years ago
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Surveillance Cameras
I am searching for a basic home surveillance system but have no idea what are good systems and what are not. I am wanting a wireless system with just your basic cameras which can either be used with a...
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17 years ago
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Wiring X-10 3 Way Wall Switch
Hi; How do I wire an X10 3 way wall switch? Currently I have two switches (1 on each side of the room) that controls a ceiling light. I would like to hook up the x10 switch I purchased, but cant...
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x10 activehome pro
It is really great to find this group. I've been an x10 user for 20 years, maybe. Since then I seemed to have gotten dumber and dumber about this stuff. I need your help. I've upgraded to the...
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17 years ago
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Digital Phone Distribution
I have Time/Warner digital phone service for one telephone line. I'd like to go from the phone modem to my patch panel and distribute the line to multiple rooms. I had this up and running for a while,...
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17 years ago
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Where is home automation show?
I used to go to a big home automation show in Orlando Fl by Reed Expo. They either don't do it any more or I just couldn't find it. Where can I find the largish home automation shows? Larry
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New home - Essential Wiring?
I am currently building a new house. I am almost to the point of insulating and sheetrock so before i made that step i wanted to ask here if there are any suggestions as to extra wiring i should run...
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17 years ago
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Automated control of skylights
I purchased a set of skylights and now wish to purchase just a keypad on the wall that will control 3 of them. The company that sold me the skylights is Insuladome, and now does not sell the low end...
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Funicular Redux
Probably a bit off topic but in the last couple of days I've come across the word "funicular" twice. Once, oddly enough, on the "Simpsons" another time an LA Times article on the reopening of the...
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Vizia non RF switches
I am going with ViziaRF (Z-wave) switches for my home. However, there are a few places where I want not RF versions for cost & appearance. They are made by Levition, but I can not seem to find them...
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X-10 camera kits
I don't like the X-10 web site but their products sound interesting. They have a kit with 3 cameras and say you can view them over the web. What I can't find out from their site is how exactly things...
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