Recent content by dronning

I am interested in this too so I googled "bird house wireless camera" and got quite a few hits, including a solar wireless setup that I am go to try to make. I have a couple of wireless cameras I can try out and a solar panel I use to charge my RV battery. I would like to be able to turn the...

We bought it just for parties (no kids at home) and it's a blast. Boxing will wear you out and we also bought Dance Dance Revolution for exercise - WOW it does give you a workout. The UI on this game is fantastic - it's no wonder they have been in short supply for the last year. Dave

I think it was the "hours and hours" comment that took us to the generator discussion. Go onto the APC site and use their calculator by plugging in your estimated wattage to determine the size of UPS you would need to run the gear for the time you want to run. I just had to see what it would...

You can save some on the UPS because as stated above you only need battery power for a couple of minutes until the generator starts. What do you consider cheap?? Most of the generators start at $2K plus installation. Most of the generators I've been looking at are around 65-72db which isn't...

I'm looking too and I am still researching it - I found UPSforLESS they have some very good pricing. I have almost decided to go UPS/generator but not quite there yet. Dave

I have been looking for an GSM cell phone option that will work with my wireless service (AT&T) and the Elk M1. I have seen a couple of out there (GE and DIY Controls) I want to be able to use my cell provider and then use whatever monitoring service I choose. Any ideas or experience? Dave

Thanks Steve, great place tons of good info to pour through Lakeville

Hi all Well I finally got serious. Got rid of my old HA software and upgraded to Homeseer - it's incredible! Chucked my security service and installed an Elk-M1 Gold - the flexibility is remarkable Ripped out my small x10 install and I am testing both Insteon and Z-wave. I will hardwire what...