Recent content by philfry41

I need to purchase recessed contacts - 3/8" and 3/4" magnetic. I was thinking of going the GRI route unless somebody can talk me out of that. Anybody know where can I purchase online? Thanks! PHIL

And...I would say that the CQC investment is (oddly) more "future proof" than the wiring. My biggest problem can be summarized as: 1. I'm building a new home and everybody says "go hardwired." 2. All hardwired solutions reqire different proprietary wiring schemes. 3. All require significant...

Bought mine today. I don't like to be pushed any more than the next guy but $315 is not a big risk for this kind of application. Seems like a bargain to me compared to the wiring and hardware. I've been in a software company with sales channel conflict before - it's a tough cat to skin. If you...

Do you guys use special wiring to control wall outlets? Or just using PLC controls and outlets that are made for that?

Excellent feedback. So what happens if I wire traditionally (for the 110) AND homerun cat5? Surely I could "daisychain" on the punchdown block? Just because the load runs through the switchbox doesn't mean I need to connect it to the "switch" in the box. Don't know if that's a budgetary...

That helps the gap in my understanding quite a bit. :D Thanks It doesn't make my choice any clearer B) As I see it there is no way to "wire for hardwired" without picking an approach that is (more-or-less) unique to a hardwired vendor solution. Is that the way you see it? Also, to echo a...

OK. Exactly where I hoped the this thread would go!! Thanks to all so far! Establishing the lighting approach seems to be the first step on my critical path. Steve and/or DavidL - can you please help me resolve an area of conflict in my understanding? If the ELK (or some other DIY friendly...

OK...so I'm like me2. Both of our first posts are seeking guidance on building our dream homes. Except for me...money DOES matter. :( My wife and I are both in our mid 30s and we're building a 4k sq ft two-story house on the family farm. (Moved back home after living many other places...ISO the...