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Well I got some bad news today. The long reaching economic problems of this country has made its way to me. The private airline I work for announced it's furloughing 500 pilots today (which includes me). So I'm seeking a new career path. ( I'm not sure what it is but I know I need one). :) I've...

I'm sure this has been talked about before but I'm just curious what people are doing to replace the cable company's rented DVR boxes. I have Comcast and they just upped my bill AGAIN. So my wife started asking me if there was anything I could do to replace the box or the dvr. I told her I...

I have always bought my computers from dell, hp, and apple. But now I find my self down a computer because of a crash. And with a few old desk tops lying around I was wondering if it would be easy enough for me to update one of the older dell xps machines??? I've never opened a computer up but...

I have a Neptune t-10 water meter on the main water line for my house. (http://www.neptunetg.com/uploadedFiles/NTG...ALL%2004.06.pdf ) It has 3 screw terminals on it with a 3 conductor wire connected which runs to a small box mounted to the side of the house. This is were the water company...

I'm trying to come up with a way to monitor my Water and Gas usage off of the incoming lines in real time. Is there anyone out there that is dong this?

Does anyone have a good source for small low rpm reversible motors with a reasonable amount of torque? I want to be able to control them via my Omni pro II.

Hi I'm looking for suggestions on which hdmi over cat5 product to use. I have about a 70ft run to make between a cable box and the tv and thought I would ask everyone here to see what product they have had the most success with.

To all the Lighting professionals out there. When you have a customer who show a little interest in a lighting option like Jetstream how do you seal the deal. What are the selling points you talk to them about. How to justify the extra money it costs for the system? They ask how much energy...

Well the WAF went down a hair tonight. After fixing some stuff on the HAI panel tonight I was walking around showing my wife how smart I was and how great the system was working. So about 20 minutes go buy and we're making dinner and I notice that one of my outside flood lights are flashing. I...

Hey everyone Which pressure mat do people use? I found this one online but didn't know if it was any good.? http://www.unitedsecurity.com/pages/pressure.html I'm just looking for a cheap mat to put under mats and couch cushions to hook up to my omni panel.

Hi Everyone. I'm having a mental block with programing a Light Dimming Flag. What I'm trying to accomplish is to create a flag that will dim the lights according to the time day. Example: light would be brighter during the day and as night fall the lights dim accordingly down to a...

I have a 3 way light switch that I want to replace with upb switches. I only have one extra upb switch lying around. I used up my last slave switch on another project. So my question is if i use a upb master switch in one of the locations do I have to replace the other switch of the 3 way...

Is anyone using a Global Cache for IR distribution? I have a GC-100 18 lying around and would like to integrate it into my HAI OmniPro II panel. But I'm not really sure how. I don't understand the IR Logic, Coding, and Programming. Is there other equipment needed besides the GC-100? Example...

Hi, I know most of your are ElK folks but I’m looking for some guidance with my HAI Omni Pro II. I’m in the install phase (meaning attaching the wires to the panel). I have a couple questions that are completely stumping me. 1. I’m trying to do the math of how much the maximum draw is for...

Hey guys I need some suggestions for a good PET FRIENDLY up to 85 or 100 lbs motion sensors. I am putting them in every room to trigger events and for security. So I'd love to hear what people like and don't like. Thanks

I have a HAI Automation system. Which would be a better choice for Whole House Audio. Nuvo or Russound???

Ok here's a question for the experienced Cat5e people out there. I was just about to buy my Cat5e cable and I realized i have no idea what the difference is in the Mhz ratings. I see some no name brands that are cheap at http://www.firefold.com/category.aspx?categoryID=322 that are rated for...

Well, I’m past the design phase of my structured wiring now I need some help finding some good prices and products. I need to find good sources for Cat5e, RG6 Quad, Speaker wire and Security System wire for the Omni pro and all the needed connectors for each cable type. Also I have a few...

help! Hi Guys. I have been pawing through the forum now for a little while and I can’t believe how helpful everyone is. So I thought I would put all your patients to the test and ask some real newbie questions. My new wife and I are building a new 2800sqft home!! And while trying to find a...