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Verizon is discontinuing copper phone service in NJ. Still works fine but they don't want to maintain it any longer. I can do voice over FiOS or, since I don't use the line for anything else, maybe its time to switch to something else entirely.   What are you using for monitoring your system...

I'm in need of something that can have a number of switches connected to it and, when a switch is closed, a phone call is made.   I don't need any message played or data relayed through the call (the ringing phone and Caller ID will be enough) though, locally, I would want to know which switch...

Does this configuration make sense? A short run from the control panel to a Data Bus Hub Retrofit and then connecting three Data Bus Hubs to the DBHR -- one nearby, the others are about 150 ft. away, connected back to the control panel via four conductor cables. The control is terminated as is...

I'm thinking I need one UPB phase coupler, on one of the panels downstream of the generator transfer switch. But I'm open to a second opinion :) We have a 400A service into the house (geothermal HVAC requires standby electric heat!). This is split into two 200A main panels, one directly...

They say the only stupid question is the one you don't ask -- but I still feel a bit stupid asking. Am I correct in saying the following about the M1Gold control board? 1) The positive terminals for Vaux and Saux are at the same voltage. The only difference is that power to Saux (positive) is...

Can you use the ELK-SWG Glides to vertically mount input and output expanders in a ChannelVision enclosure or is the can not deep enough? The Elk 28" enclosure lists dimensions as Overall Box: 14.25” W x 28” H x 4.5” D (Allows for .5” wall finish plus door) whereas the ChannelVision 28"...

When wiring a large computer network, we don't run every cable back to the same place -- to keep the runs short, to keep the number of cables manageable, etc. Similarly, electricians will break up large electrical installs into main panels and sub-panels. Have you broken your home automation...