Recent content by Jeff R.

Thanks everyone for all the comments. I was really wondering about the differences between relay vs. triac, I appreciate the info on this. Glad to hear others are having good luck with the CFL's, I plan on using quite a few in our new house. Jeff

Has anyone had any issues with controlling compact fluorescent lights (on/off) with any of the different controllers/hardware or Software programs. How about the dimmable fluorescents, any luck with them. Thanks Jeff

Thanks Martin, Where were you last night? LOL I ordered two of the 42" Leviton enclosures from your store last night. I really like that bracket, I may go ahead and order it when I order the Elk and other cards. I had to order the cans quick, need them installed so the sheet rock can get...

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. I won't worry about the brackets now and just get the enclosures and Elk ordered. Jeff

Thanks Digger I am ordering both panels and the ELK from Automated Outlet, I just was wondering if I needed to order additional brackets before finalizing the order.

I would like to purchase two of the 42" Leviton panels, one will be used for the Elk. My first question is, will the Elk mount in the Leviton Panel. If so do any mounting brackets come with the Elk or will I need to order an additional bracket for the Elk. Thanks Jeff

I was sitting here this evening telling my wife how I will be Automating everything in our new house with the ElkM1+all the extras that I am ordering. I was in the process of explaining how I will have a dedicated server in the wiring closet that I will program to do everything and how...

Thanks everyone for all your thoughts and Ideas. I believe You have helped me make up my mind. I will go with the Elk M1 and go from there. I have ran a separate wire to all windows, doors, attic ladder, were the glass detectors will go, and were the motion sensors and smoke alarms will...

Thanks Spanky, Thats really what I wanted to hear. I really wanted to get the Elk M1 but did not want to skimp on security. I am also running wires everywhere I think I will need or want something in the future. I just assumed I also needed a program such as Homeseer. Jeff

I am in the process of building a new house, all the ac wiring is done. I have ran coax, phone and cat5 to every place imaginable plus alarm wire to all the windows (8) and doors (3) so far. I have 1000' of 4 conductor wire to run for glass breaks and motion sensors. All the wiring goes to...

Hello, I am in the process of building our new house. I am wanting to purchase the ELK M1Gold for security and Homeseer for automation. I am also wanting to go the UPB route. Am I waisting my time and money on the above items or should I just get a security system like the Caddex NX8...