Posts by HLVwa

Thanks again, Jeff. I'm going to visit the site for a first-hand look tomorrow to get an idea of how many independent iSources we really need. (Apparently the owner is insisting on using nothing but iPods as sources (or controllers))

Hi Jeff, Thanks for the responses, much appreciated. Cost is the main concern on this one; the job wasn't properly bid and I'm dealing with a contractor sweating bullets at the thought this is going to come out of his own pocket. HAD...

Two of the iPods and zones are to be stand-alone (bedrooms), the other 4 iPods/6 zones are to be able to feed the rooms they're in and each other as well. The real challenge with this one is that the sparky didn't wire it the way you...

Hi All, Need to figure out a solution for a multi-source multi-zone audio distribution request. Some details: 6 iPod dock locations to feed 8 zones with control over immediate zone and option to feed the other zones. Pre-wired with...

Thanks for the reply Neuro. For HVAC automation, I use Johnson Controls and Schneider Electric. They're both simple to do the engineering for and easy as pie to program. Between those two alone, there are so many processes going on...

Dean, What would you recommend for a controller to work with CQC?

Hi Anthony, Thanks for the links..I read a bunch the other day and plan on finishing tonight. It's great people post their experiences with it, I know with commercial automation it can be challenging and the bugs alone could force...

Neuro and Dean, thank you both for your input. Going to have a look at the systems mentioned. I know HAI has been around awhile, just did some repair work at a house that had HAI installed. This is what the guy had for an install. ...

Hi Neuro, Thanks for the response. I'm thinking "non-proprietary" may be the wrong term. Just looking for something I can use without having to travel half-way across the continent to obtain training so I can install and program...

Hi, New here with a question. I'm curious what's out there for automation systems that are non-proprietary? I'm a Canadian electrician and have done a fair bit of work in installing and programming commercial automation (HVAC)...