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    home automation + backup generator: options?

    My HomeSeer system has had no problems talking to my Insteon or Zwave devices while running on a 15KWH Generac for extended periods of time. Of course I also have an APC UPS supporting all the server hardware and interfaces while the Generac is getting up to speed and makes the switchover from...
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    Best way to Rip, then Serve archived DVD's (and retain menu functionality)?

    AnyDVD allows you to copy as is, jump to the movie itself or jump to the menu by selecting the option you want in the setup screen. If you are archiving Blu-ray, the only option is to jump to the movie. They evidently haven't been able to allow you to start with the menu due to some technical...
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    Driveway sensor recommendations

    I use the bi-directional one from Smarthome and have the outputs go to a couple Insteon IO modules for keeping HomeSeer up to date and for triggering events. Here's the link to the sensor: http://www.smarthome.com/790908/Bi-Directi...m-P8000C/p.aspx I agree with jb's comment about the major...
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    Holiday display

    You might want to check out the Light-O-Rama website. http://www.lightorama.com/ I found that the speed of X-10 and Insteon didn't work fast enough to do the effects I wanted to, so I puchased their 16 processor controlled output version that you can sync up with MP3s. They have some...
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    Natural Gas Whole House Power Backup?

    We're very happy with our 15Kwh Generac. We run ours on natural gas, but it can run on LP as well. As a matter of fact, if you run it on LP, then you actually get 16KwH out of it! Best regards,
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    Are there any wireless network cameras that have http control for pan and tilt?

    Rupp, I've used this one before: http://www.securityideas.com/pablwipaneca.html -Todd
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    Panasonic DVR control of a Speco PZT Dome Camera

    Just as an FYI, the supplier of the the Panasonic to Pelco code translator module suggested I change the default camera ID to the same as the ID on the Panasonic DVR (input 14) and it worked! I thought this might help someone else down the road. Best regards, Todd
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    Panasonic DVR control of a Speco PZT Dome Camera

    Hello, I’m hoping someone can shed some light on a problem I’m having configuring one of Sennetech SCT-Panasonic-8-Pelco translators. I have a Panasonic WJ-HD316A DVR and a Speco HT-650PTDZ Camera. The Camera is connected to the Panasonic’s camera 14 input and I’ve configured the...
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    HELP It's 99 degrees!!! Wiring a Venstar 1700

    Hello Bill, I'd call their 1-800 number. I found their telephone support to be very, very good! I had a problem with the wiring of our two furnaces and they we're able to diagnose the problem very quickly. Best regards, Todd
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    hot water temp alert?

    I use the Oregon Scientific Wired sensor attached to the hot water outlet from our hot water tank. It works great! Here's the unit refernece: http://www2.oregonscientific.com/shop/prod...d=7&pid=526 Best regards, Todd
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