Homeowner Forum / Home Automation / December 2007

I (actually SWMBO) want to put an mid room outlet in a slab floor.  Plan is
to remove the existing flooring (tile) and trench to a nearby wall outlet.
I am assuming that current Elec. Code requires conduit in concrete.
Anything else I should be aware of?  I know the area is clear ...

I would like to know what people are using to control their home
devices.
Also a short note on how reliable they feel the system is.
Thanx

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Digital picture frames could be very useful as annunciators if a host
computer could at least tell them "switch to picture x now".  Even
better would be the ability to download a new image and display it
immediately.  Think of it as a slow frame buffer.

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I am owner of a Huperlab 2408Q dvr card but i have some problems with it,
especially regarding the very low recording resolution and few problems with
the software :-((
I need a better recording resolution (I need a dvr card for only 4 cameras).

Folks -
I'm redoing my kitchen and I want to add undercabinet lighting (which I
don't have right now). It needs to be able to be controlled by X-10 (or
otherwise via my HomeVision automation system. I'd like the lights to be

 I have a linux computer runing Misterhome controling several
lights.  All thru lights.pl.
Is there a way to get Misterhouse to check the time of day and set
the lights to the correct on/off setting when restarting?

I need to know from a remote location when AND which doors are left
open in my apartments. My ideal would be if the each apartment phone
would call my remote computer and upload the information at some time
during the night. I need that I can tell which doors are open or

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My existing transformer/cabinet halogen 12VAC lights simply flicker
and shut off when I try to dim them with my 20 year old x-10 lamp
module and 'mini controller'.  Even though the transformer says
"dimmable" on it, maybe it's time for an upgrade.

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There's no price given in the thread but it will likely cause a lot of
interest.
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I will be having two conduits in a trench. One will be have 4 conductors,
220vac + neutral + ground. The second will have probably 2 cat 5/6 for phone
and possibly HA and a RG6 for cable TV.
The trench is 24" wide. If I keep the two conduits on opposite sides of the

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