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Installing a security can just about kill you!

Holy crap, Look and listen to canada's greatest vandal! Installing a lite just made matters worse. Recording his vandal...
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posted by spike
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Powerlinc 1132B in 220V

Dear all, You will find below the link explaining how to adapt a Smarthome powerlinc 1132B in 220V. http://ourworld.com...
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posted by tparent
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My Elk equipment list

For all you newbies out there looking to do home automation via the Elk - I just updated my blog (below) with the list...
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posted by ivb
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Code Discussion Group?

Hello, I am an inspector looking for a site that will help me stay as up to date in what is going on as I can. I have r...
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posted by inspector.terry
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Help: home audio distribution scheme

I have questions about my home audio distribution scheme. My goal is to provide distributed stereo to every room at mod...
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posted by dmullerd1
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HA & humidistat's

I want to incorporate a communicating thermostat into an HA system, but I don't see any that are a combination thermost...
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posted by djr-google.djrlar
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WTB: Nutone 4006 or 4406

I am looking to replace a broken Nutone master unit IM-4006 with ether another 4006 or with the newer 4406. Used in good...
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posted by gtodell
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Wireless alarm system for use in home automation

Hi, I have installed and programmed a Control4 based home automation system in my home. It's controlling my home theate...
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posted by nospamchrislev
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Basic Security Camera Hookup Question...

I am putting one camera outside and hardwiring it to a tv in my house. The camera has coax and so does my cable going t...
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posted by markbobo1
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by markbobo1

pluto home anyone?

What are folks here takes on plutohome.com? They claim to be an appliance (as well as DIY project) but it doesn't seem...
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posted by fcusack
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some simple realtime sensors?

Heya all Could someone direct me to any kind of resource about measuring temperature, relative humidity and air pressur...
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posted by ytyourclothes
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Smarthome Lamplinc and local control

I am using the Smarthome Lamplinc (2000SHL) and have noticed that after a power outage it remembers the X10 address but...
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posted by rss
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by rss

Low Voltage Lighting transformer problem

Hi I've installed some 12V halogen lights in some shelves, such that I have to mount the transformer remotely. I used 3...
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posted by nospam
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by nospam

Intel backs Z-Wave

Interesting article at The Register: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/04/25/intel_zwave_battle/ It might be old news to...
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posted by lgardner
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HI Im New and have a question

I want to setup a home dvr with 4 color cameras for outdoor use for security on my property. There are so many options...
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posted by RTCummings
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by RTCummings