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Sorry if I'm sidetracking the thread a bit. It would seem to apply that thermostats are universal devices and can control any aircon/furnace on the market. Is that true? I have a few General/Mitsubishi aircon units that blow heat as well and have horrible thermostats that are not...

Awesome thread. I'm in the same position. Watching this closely now. I thought one could send a list of sensors/keypads and other basic data to a reseller and they would suggest the parts list. Did you also go this route or are relying on the feedback here primarily? As much feedback as...

I'm at the exact same stage as you with the same amount of wiring. Don't take my comments as reliable as I'm now watching this thread to learn more as well, but here's my personal view point..... - I'm going to terminate everything and leave it tidy. If I ever move out I want to have things...

Do you really want a current sensor? Fridges go off and on all the time. Isn't the drop in temperature what would be more important? For example, the fridget door could be ajar all night, but the current sensor may not tell you that). Sticking a temperature probe inside the fridge and monitoring...

Thanks everyone. It looks like using an indoor module in a outdoor weatherproof box is the way to go.

Hi there, I have a large garden split into 3 distinct areas. It has existing wiring in place for general lighting - for simplicity let's just say I can control 3 outdoor lights for the garden whereas I would like to control up to 20 lights/waterfalls/pond lights/holiday rope lights. I'll be...

Got it. Anyway, it sounds like the comparison you're working on will answer >90% of my questions - and I can join the dots myself after that. Thanks!

I would love to see this spreadsheet as well. Great idea. I have installed the gang boxes already with CBus in mind and I may be having second thoughts. I'd love to see specs on gang boxes/jboxes/mudring specs used by each of the different systems - in case I decide to switch from CBus to...

Awesowe responses so far. Thanks. Let me confirm one thing. Isn't the EOL optional on all alarm systems? So the lowest common denominator is to go without EOL?

I understand that if I use a 2200ohm resistors in sensors that it makes the Elk M1 even more secure. However, what if I sell the house and someone wants to put in their own alarm system; will the EOL terminated sensors work with other alarm systems or would the new owners have to replace the...

Separate Elk sirens make sense. One in each hall should be enough by the sounds of it.

Steve, I'd be more worried about the power going out after we fall asleep and not getting announcements/sirens during the night. Anyway, this discussion debate was great food for thought. As a result, I think I'll get AB speaker switches and a separate lower power amp and either connect them to...

Steve, I thought the run time on a normal ups would be minutes whereas the runtime on the ELK batteries is days. So when the juice in the UPS goes I have no announcements. Thanks

I had the same question, so this information here is very helpful. However, (and sorry for kidnapping thread :P ), I want to be sure I'm giving up on a good thing. Originally, I had planned to use my whole house in-ceiling speakers for Elk announcements, but if the power goes out, my nuvo...

I can't decide between the RelayTouch or ipTouch, so I just ordered the Wall Mounting Kits for now and will keep and eye on this thread to see what you all think of the ipTouch. Thanks.

I would be interested too.