Recent content by yankeewired

I would first determine the gauge of the conductors and the type of insulation on the conductors. Generally speaking most insulation types of that vintage will be rated at 60 degrees Celsius. (the vintage device is also rated for 60 degrees as well) Todays standard is 90 degrees. Soldering the...

Are you asking about the size for the mounting screws used to install the dimmer into the wallbox ? If so then it is called a 6-32 screw. This is not a fraction size , it means that it is a #6 screw with 32 threads per inch. This is a standard size. Usually most device screws are 3/4'' in length...

So is it anyone's opinion from experience that the RA2 is the best performance of the other competing technologies?

Thanks for your responses. I checked out the link and the keypads appear to have no local load on them. Is that what the yet to be released "hybrid keypad" will be designed to do?

I believe RA 2 has dimmers available with or without a neutral , I'm not familiar with all the other companies but do you know of any that work without neutrals? Is the RA 2 performance the same with or without a neutral? This feature alone puts RA 2 at the top of my list. Also I think if this...

I have read about RA2 but have not got my hands on any devices yet. I thought homeworks was a hardwired system. Why would you be comparing a hardwired system to RA 2? I would like to here your opinions on why RA2 is a better product than UPB, INSTEON, JETSTREAM, Z WAVE, RA 1 ect.

Radio Ra 2 has great potential. Several reasons why I would consider using the Lutron product .(1) Should be very reliable as this company has a history of good products, you shouldn't have to replace dead units like some other makes (2)The RA2 products are stylish and not odd looking and match...

So is everybody ready to sign up ? How frustrating is a power failure ? How about when it's caused by some hacker ? Who is going to resolve the problem and how fast ? How about if someone hijacks your thermostat and shuts off your heat during the coldest day of the year or shuts off your cooling...

Yes . The fire rating applies to the walls or ceilings that abut living space . So If only one wall abuts living space than just that wall is fire rated. One way to tell if its fire rated is that it will have 5/8'' thick wallboard and has ''x'' rating , however some builders may board the hole...

Great question IMO. After doing an online search I came across Moxi HD DVR . It appears that this unit has its own hard drive available in different storage sizes. What are the pros and cons between Moxi and Sage ? Doesn't Sage need to use your pc to store your shows ?

Nice tip . Thank you.

I've been searching for a video intercom/doorbell system that needs to conform to the following as close as possible: (2) exterior stations with adjustable color camera in a clean uncluttered style in a bronze finish if possible (2) color flatscreen monitors without old fashioned phone type...

I would like to clarify a couple misconceptions. First unless your state has amended the NEC , then 125 volt receptacles only in unfinished basements must have ground fault protection either by circuit breaker or by ground fault receptacle(s). However once the basement space is converted to...

RichTJ99 , After thinking about it again I returned to rightplates site and made some test samples. If you pick rocker type as your plate style and when you get to step 4 engraving click on the down arrow next to the switch, it gives you five different choices .I picked the quad switch and then...

Allied Moulded makes a 5 gang box part # 5305-nk , also I have found up to 8 gang "rings" to combine line and low voltage under 1 plate from OEM Systems. I have used a 8 gang hi/low box (not just a add on ring)and plate which came with divider plates which was made by OEM . I am not sure if...