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What cable for Line level audio to outbuilding?

I want to run a line level audio line to an outbuilding that will have its own amp and system. (we currently have speak...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by BillShopping
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by BillShopping

Using the Sewer Vent for Cable or Cat5e Run?

I'm trying to figure out the best path, other than drilling and the time consuming process of fishing/drilling through...
44 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tljones
44 comments posted 19yrs posted by tljones

New to Home Automation - should I wait for Zigbee?

I've been lurking the forums over the past few days. I'm thinking about putting in an HA system. I'm farily technical s...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by acurazrule
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by acurazrule

X-10 alternatives for 220V equipment?

I've been using Leviton 220V X-10 receptacles to control swimming pool equipment and their lifespan is disappointing -...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by foo
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by foo

dmx512 decoder

there r a dmx512 decoder:SC-008/9(H/L) http://www.seachip.com.cn/co/Pictures/SC-00xxV1.1.pdf http://www.seachip.com.cn/...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by lanyong_sc
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by lanyong_sc

Help with HA resources

Hi, I've been tasked with bolstering the database of a two year old home automation resource directory - looking for pe...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by frankie1
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by frankie1

wireless thermostat?

Hi: I am looking for a modern thermostat control for a heat pump. One that logs run time, temperature vs. time of day e...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rwpatterson
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by rwpatterson

LED Security camera heat question

Hi, I've got some wireless CMOS 30-LED security camera's wired in my home, and have noticed they run very hot. After ru...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by fsm2k2
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by fsm2k2

Voice controled technologies

Hi, I'm looking for an engineer/contractor/producer who can tell me more about voice controlled technologies. For easie...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by friedjof
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by friedjof

roZetta Status

Dave Houston's roZetta is nearing availability. I will be distributing these for Dave. Bare printed circuit boards and...
38 comments posted 19yrs
posted by JeffVolp
38 comments posted 19yrs posted by JeffVolp

AHU control for church

I have a church with approx 35 ahu's. These are mostly home-style units with a few big 10-ton package units. I'm lookin...
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by kdavis-nospam01
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by kdavis-nospam01

For Graham, Robert, and Coppernob

NFPA 72-2002 11.7.6.7 Installations that include the connection of single- or multiple-station alarms with other input...
40 comments posted 19yrs
posted by Use_the_email_links
40 comments posted 19yrs posted by Use_the_email_links

HomeSeer 1.7 binary

Does anyone know of a source for the full HomeSeer 1.7 setup. I did an in-situ MB upgrade on the automation PC today an...
4 comments posted 19yrs
posted by me7
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by me7

Help with PL513 X10 Connection to Lynx-R

I have a Powerline PL513, which came with my Lynx-R panel and on the last page of the Installation and Setup Guide it s...
15 comments posted 19yrs
posted by jack
15 comments posted 19yrs posted by jack