Recent content by bkline

Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions. Research called my attention to the 17.3 inch screen laptops. I just looked at some of those in local stores today. Since I don't plan on having to transport this laptop often, I will probably go with one of those and deal with their bulk and weight on...

Lou, thanks for the specifics. That's what I needed to proceed. It looks like I was looking at the correct noise filter after all. Just finding a place to install it will be a bit of a nuisance, but worth the effort if it works. The switch box is already full; in fact, I had difficulty squeezing...

Does anyone know of a laptop (brand, model) that can be used only as a processor, with a large desktop monitor, and a larger, external keyboard for desk use? So far, all the ones I have looked at "go to sleep" when you put the laptop lid (screen) down. I don't want the laptop screen up in front...

Well finally, some constructive suggestions rather than personal attacks! I’ll try to respond to most of these in one post. The comment from Dan (electron) that I hadn’t done my research is rather amusing because, as a Ph.D. scientist with 30 years of R&D experience, I am frequently accused by...

Watt-Stopper was RS-250. Have no idea what technology it uses. Turned out to be unreliable. Might turn lights on, but not consistently, then they might stay on for hours, even with time potentiometer turned all the way down. Light sensor didn't work. Garage has 3 large windows which are flooded...

Thanks for your reply. All valid points! First of all, since this is my first experience with Smarthome Insteon products, it would have been difficult for me to have known what questions to have asked. Remember, hindsight is always 20/20! I have had a lot of do-it-yourself experience with...

A description of how you can get "scammed" with home automation equipment. I had a 7-year old $30 motion-detecting toggle switch mounted in an electrical box in a garage. It finally failed. I tried replacing it with the same model, but that was no longer available. I purchased three different...