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Don't count out KVM extenders, especially the Cat 5 type. Then you can put the PC anywhere you would like and just have a single Cat 5 linking the two. Elegant, simple, and cheaper than building a specialty PC.

First off, this is an induction cooktop and not a traditional stove. Induction cooktops run around 84-90% efficient, whereas most gas and electric stoves only are 35-45% efficient. Because of this, it only draws 12A @ 120VAC, so a typical 40A/240VAC circuit wouldn't be appropriate. I know...

Does anyone else here have an induction cooktop in their kitchen and use Insteon? I just installed a bunch of Switchlinc V2 dimmers & a KPLv2 in my kitchen, and I'm aware that two of the dimmers are fed from the same circuit which feeds the cooktop. Whenever I dim the lights and am cooking on...

The breaker only disconnects the hot leg of a 120v circuit. Ground & Neutral are connected 24/7. Thus, if there is a problem with your neutral or ground outside, the breaker will have no effect.