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I just upgraded from an older Omnistat RC80 to the Omnistat RC2000 (moving the RC80 to the basement). I noticed in the system setup of the RC2000 you can select which messages are displayed. One of the options is to display "custom message". I have a couple of questions about this feature...

I did my HAI OmniPro II install myself a few years ago and have no regrets. It was easy to install and has not had a single problem. I have expanded it to include a thermostat, temp and humidity sensors, relays to control garage doors etc., zwave switches and a lot of custom programming...

Next Alarm has been great for me for the past couple of years. I have had a couple of false alarms, but they called immediately. A funny story about a false alarm - I received a call from Next Alarm telling me that the front door on my house was triggered. I told them I was an hour away, so...

I am running my sprinkler system with a well also. I am guessing that the pump start relay is used to prevent the well pump from cycling on and off while the sprinklers are running as this will cause the well pump to fail prematurely. If you remove it, be carefull that each zone is pulling...

I have two Planar 15" touch panels that I found for $150 each. They work great. I have them temporarily mounted for testing until I decide how I am going to run the electrical and video signal. For now the PC is sitting right by them.

It is worth the extra money. I have 8 of the 1000 watt dimmers and they are great. The only one that I can hear anything from is one that controls a vanity light with 8 60 watt bulbs, and I only hear the buzzing when I put my ear near it when it is dimmed below 25%. Other than that, I can't...

Actually, whether you have a patent yet or not, once you publish your idea, someone else can't patent the idea. "Publish" could be as simple as putting it in a newsletter, dated memo, etc. This is what allows people to shop their ideas around without fear of someone stealing them. As long as...

Check out the Vizia RF dimmers. I can't comment on the 600 watt dimmers, but I installed 3 of the 1000 watt dimmers and love them. 4 more arrived today and they will go in very soon. I am using them with my HAI OmniPro II and the status update is extremely fast and very accurate. Acropolis

I am using the VZ0SR-1L switch. It was advertised as "Use with RZS15 for wired 3 or 4 way applications". I am hoping there is something simple that I am doing wrong and can easily correct it.

I may have figured it out. The Worthington catalog says to use the LEVVZ0SR-1L remote (which is what I have) with the 15 amp switch for 3 way applications, but the instructions for the 15 amp Vizia RF switch state that it must be a non LED remote. I have a feeling that there is a compatibility...

I had seen your previous post. I'm not trying to use the dimmer in my case, just a switch. I have it wired per the diagram, but it looks like they are assuming that the load (light) is in the middle and has a wire coming from both switches. I tried wiring it with a hot wire going to both...

I am in the process of installing several Vizia RF switches and dimmers. I have the single pole switches working ok, but I am having an issue with my 3 way applications. My understanding is that if I am using the 15 amp vizia rf switch, I can use the coordinating switch remote (non RF Vizia)...

I'm probably out if it is the 23rd. I have another obligtation that night. I misunderstood and thought you were talking about this coming Friday night. Acropolis

I'm in (if I have recovered from the time change :)) - EST Acropolis

To clarify the $5.00 box fee further - DirecTV used to supplement the cost of the equipment when you purchased it, but you owned it. They charged you $5.00 per receiver beyond the first one as a monthly fee. When you dropped the service you didn't return any equipment. As of around April 2006...