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    Wiring for automaed blinds

    Hi All,
    I plan to install automated blinds in my renovation and I am jsut starting first fix. I am using Somfy RTS blinds but want to go 24v DC rather than battery. I would like to wire with a...
  2. Thanks for your thoughts. I am currently planning...

    Thanks for your thoughts. I am currently planning a complete rewire as it will be a very extensive renovation and extension. I have priced up all of the Loxone components I could need assuming it is...
  3. How does Loxone compare to Comfort or Fibaro?

    Hi All, I appreciate this group is likely to be pro Loxone but I would like your thoughts.

    I have been a home automation dabbler for many years starting with X10 20 years ago. I have a Comfort...
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    Hi Steve, I have a number of Fibaro Dimmers and...

    Hi Steve, I have a number of Fibaro Dimmers and relays installed in metal back boxes with metal switch covers. I can't comment on absolute range but have no problems.
  5. UK options for instantaneous switches to use with Fibaro

    Hi All, I am using a number of Fibaro dimmers and relays and I am trying to find some decent instantaneous switches that will allow me to set dim levels. I have used clipsal before but dont really...
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    I have to agree with that comment, replacing a...

    I have to agree with that comment, replacing a thermostat is OK but you really dont want to start doing anything that could disable or bypass the safety features installed by the manufacturer. I had...
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    Hi Vangelis Thanks for the reply. I have...

    Hi Vangelis

    Thanks for the reply. I have checked and I do need to change most of my comfort system to support the Zwave UCM so it is quite an investment.
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    Worth upgrading Comfort for Zwave?

    Hi All,

    I am still running comfort 1 Ultra. I used to use X10 but dropped it as it was not reliable. I am now using quite a bit of Zwave and comfort is just my house alarm and ultra cool door...
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    How important is thermostat location?

    I am trying to improve the heating control in a small property, I have Heatmiser but the thermostat is on the landing behind a fire door. This often means the other rooms end up too hot or cold. I...
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    Kat5 modules for sale

    Hi all,

    I have 4 KAT5 SCART modules 2x TX 2x RX. One pair has the IR pass through kit fitted. One the TX has a fault and the picture is distorted, Keith sent me instructions on what to test and...
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    I would raise that question on the Vera forums,...

    I would raise that question on the Vera forums, quite a few people are using the Danfoss valves. There has been quite a lot of discussion about getting them working with Vera as they don't react to...
  12. Thread: Many X10 items

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    Homevision now listed

    I have now listed the homevision controller.
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  13. Thread: Many X10 items

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    Many X10 items

    Hi All,

    I have quite a bit of X10 hardware to sell, some of it on Ebay, some still to add. start with item number 330922304477 and then see my other items.

    Still to add:

    Multiple wall...
  14. Update

    Just a quick update, I installed the Heatmiser solution a few months ago as I needed hot water control as well as heating. The solution was easy to set up and has been rock solid so far. I have also...
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    Keep it simple.

    My Comfort alarm system has done this for MANY years but that is a complex and expensive solution. I am not sure why the device mentioned in 2011 has not hit the streets. I find it useful to talk to...
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    Homevision and X10 hardware

    Hi, I have a few items that I am no longer using, these include Homevsion and a number of X10 sockets, micro modules, filters etc.

    Any idea what the current value of the Homevision controler...
  17. Hi, I am actually looking to do exactly the same,...

    Hi, I am actually looking to do exactly the same, I would like to be able to check and set the thermostat and turn hot water on and off.

    You can get a WiFi device from heatmiser, this looks to be...
  18. Thread: Faulty Kat5 Tx

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    Faulty Kat5 Tx

    Hi Keith

    I have an early Kat5 tramsmitter with IR upgrade, it seems to have gone bad. I swapped it out for a spare (without the IR upgrade) so I know the fault is in the transmitter.

    Not quite...
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    Re: Kat5 with Tivo just give me a red screen

    Hi Keith

    Thanks for the reply. Are you saying that to get the best picture I need a covertor but that I should get a picture if I select PAL on Tivo? I did try that at the time but seemed to...
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    Kat5 with Tivo just give me a red screen

    Hi,

    Just connected my Tivo in the lounge to the kitchen TV using Kat5 and I can see the Tivo screen but only seem to be getting the colour Red. Looking at Tivo I seem to only have options of RGB...
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    Re: British Gas DCS Alarm Sytem kaput

    Hi, I have one of these I bought on Ebay a while back. I have the engineers manuals and master code, also a spare main board and keyboard. drop me a line off list, I am sure i can help.

    Regards...
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