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    Need help with wiring

    The difference between A and B is that the orange and green pairs are swapped.
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    "Fox and Hound" wire tester recommendations

    Keep in mind that all test equipment used for testing cable is designed to be used after the cables have been terminated. Any wire with more than 2 conductors will be a pita to test until terminated as I am sure you would want to test all conductors in a cable.
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    Terminating security sensors on 66 blocks

    I have been in the telephone industry for 30 years and can say without a doubt that there is nothing wrong with using 66 blocks. I can't see security equipment being more sensitive that a T1 circuit or Ethernet. If your worried, they make cat5e certified 66 blocks. Please keep in mind that...
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    HomeSeer Releases 7" In-Wall LCD Touchscreen

    The Complete HSTouch package is not included, just the client.
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    HomeSeer Releases 7" In-Wall LCD Touchscreen

    I am a long time Homeseer user and love there products, but this product, in my opinion, is way to expensive for a 7" screen, especially in this economy. I wonder what the non introductory price is going to be?
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    What RG6QS compression fittings do you se?

    The Ideal connectors from Home Depot with the blue connectors are for the non Quad shielded cable. The black ones are for the Quad Shielded cable.
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    RFID

    You'll have to search the web site, I believe someone is selling the equipment, I don't know who. I purchased my stuff 18 mos ago. I think they are also available on ebay. If you search the HS site you should find places to buy. HTH Edit: Here is the link to the website...
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    RFID

    I have been using RFID (known as the CheaperRFID equipment) for about 18 months. This has been covered on the Homeseer BB in great detail. I have 3 40 meter transmitters. These devices have a range in the 300' distance with the proper antenna on the receiver. The transmitters use 2 cr2032...
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    More INSTEON quality control issues!

    Digger, Well said!!!
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    Insteon - new users' experiences - mine's been pretty good

    I have just about the same setup as IndyMike, except my house is only 2700 sq ft. I do have 2 filters in place, these were install when I was using X10 and never removed them when I converted to Insteon. I do have a coupler on my dryer outlet, again leftover from X10 days. I do have 2 access...
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    The PERFECT lighting technology

    Thats what the controller would be used for.
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    The PERFECT lighting technology

    I think all the "New technologies" got it all wrong. Anyone who is interested in Automating there home is going to need some sort of controller, weather it be a PC, or a deadicated controller. So why build all this functionality into each and every switch. A light switch just needs to be able...
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    SmartHome announces SeriaLinc (2410S)

    Where is SteveL when you need him. ;)
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    Hauppauge HVR-950Q (1191) $49.99 (after $10 MIR) plus free shipping @ Costco.com

    Does anyone know if this is compatible with Windows Media Center?
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    Camera Advice

    I know that in the Northeast, you don't have to be an electrician to run low voltage cabling. Why not try a find someone with a low voltage license to do the work. They probably will charge alot less for there work. Usually a builder will use there own contractor to do the work and you are...
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    Camera Advice

    Axis sells ethernet cameras that will work with just a cat5 run. You will need to use power over ethernet to power the cams. I installed a bunch for a business and they work well.
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    Universal Devices raffling off (3) ISY-26 automation controllers for Insteon!

    Here is my setup. I have 40 Insteon lighting devices (a mixture) being controlled by Homeseer via a PLM. All lighting is under X10 motion sensor control via a WGL W800 reciever. During the Day: Every rooms lights are controlled by motion sensors. The house is smart enough to know when there...
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    Media Extender Advice Needed

    Hello all, I have a Media PC set up and I am putting all my DVD's on to hard disk so I can stream them to other TV's. All my DVD's are in either ISO or VOB format. I am using Windows Media Center in my home theater and everything works fine. My son gave me a "Media Tank" extender (free) so...
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    Viking door phone

    Viking makes a good product. I've been in the telephone industry for 30 yrs, and all we used was Viking.
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    What does your current HA system consist of?

    I tried to vote but got an error. Something about that I did not select a radio button choice. I don't see any radio buttons on the forms.
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