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post #571 of 1328
12/4/06 at 10:54am
It's funny how it's the little things that bug us the most. Honestly, it looks great. The only one who would ever know (or care) if it's less than perfect is you. I'd leave it be for now, focus on finishing the rest of the space and see if the "issue" just fades away.

Speaking of projects - any plans for that light fixture above the screen?
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post #572 of 1328
12/4/06 at 11:37am
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Originally Posted by Cathan View Post

Speaking of projects - any plans for that light ficture above the screen?

What you don't like it

Actually, been trying to locate a fixture for some time. Problem with the track lighting I've seen is the big electrical junction. However, came accross this in Lowes



Currently spraying it black and should get it mounted tonight.

Cheers,
Mark
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post #573 of 1328
12/4/06 at 1:28pm
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Got the stage lights up.



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post #574 of 1328
12/4/06 at 7:27pm
Lookin good Mark. Looks like you and I are in a tight race to see who finishes first I still have base boards to do. I also have to finish the bar. But I am focused on the HT right now trying to get the walls done before the seats arrive.

Drew
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post #575 of 1328
12/5/06 at 5:03am
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Got the stage lights up.

Darn, I really liked that cool retro fixture...

Looks great Mark!
Chip
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post #576 of 1328
12/5/06 at 5:08am
Yeah, I liked it, too. Nothing says class and taste like white ceramic.
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post #577 of 1328
12/5/06 at 6:03am
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Lookin good Mark. Looks like you and I are in a tight race to see who finishes first I still have base boards to do. I also have to finish the bar. But I am focused on the HT right now trying to get the walls done before the seats arrive.

Drew

Drew

I think you will beat me. Think I mentioned the Berklines and Daughters Orthodontist treatment has emptied the bank account......need to wait for Tax rebate time to complete Bar area.

So between now and then will be getting smaller jobs done in the HT (base moulding, equip room door, electric panel door etc.) and around the house (catch up on Honey Do's)........plus of course enjoying the HT. We watched Superman Returns ands Ice Age II over weekend and was great.

Cheers,
Mark
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post #578 of 1328
12/5/06 at 6:05am
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Chip / Keith - yes was rather sad occasion seeing the old trusty light go
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post #579 of 1328
12/6/06 at 7:29pm
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Now most of lights are installed (just bar has the "retro" fixtures ) I finally go around to programming the Insteon KeypadLinc.

I ended up not programing scenes yet as was having some issues having different on levels for different scenes. According to the User Manual I should be able to have different on-levels per scene, however, When ever I changed the remote on level for one scene it changed it for others......I'm probably doing something wrong but for now I have set it up as:

A = Wall Scones (Toggle On/Off)
B = Rope Light (Toggle On/Off)
C = Star Ceiling (Toggle On/Off)
D = Spare
E = Front Bar (Toggle On/Off)
F = Rear Bar (Toggle On/Off)
G = Stage (Toggle On/Off)
H = All Off (non-Toggle Off)

Another issues was I was unable to initially link the ToggleLinc Relay that controls the star ceiling. Turned out it didn't like the light box. Plugged a temporary lamp in its place, linked the switch and replaced with light box and all OK.

Had a few issues when was trying to Set A as a non-Toggle On for Wall/Bar and B for non-Toggle All Off.....didn't like it But when I switched to H as non-Toggle All Off started functioning - so must not have liked the A & B combination.

The set up not exactly what I wanted but will do for now while I read a bit more on Insteon programming or dig into my pocket for the PC software.

Cheers,
Mark
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post #580 of 1328
12/7/06 at 7:57am
Using the software to program scenes makes it a lot easier. However tech support will run you through the programing steps if you are having any issues. I've called them a few times and generally they have been very helpful.
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post #581 of 1328
12/7/06 at 9:20am
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Originally Posted by BritInVA View Post

Now most of lights are installed (just bar has the "retro" fixtures ) I finally go around to programming the Insteon KeypadLinc.

I ended up not programing scenes yet as was having some issues having different on levels for different scenes. According to the User Manual I should be able to have different on-levels per scene, however, When ever I changed the remote on level for one scene it changed it for others......I'm probably doing something wrong but for now I have set it up as:

A = Wall Scones (Toggle On/Off)
B = Rope Light (Toggle On/Off)
C = Star Ceiling (Toggle On/Off)
D = Spare
E = Front Bar (Toggle On/Off)
F = Rear Bar (Toggle On/Off)
G = Stage (Toggle On/Off)
H = All Off (non-Toggle Off)

Another issues was I was unable to initially link the ToggleLinc Relay that controls the star ceiling. Turned out it didn't like the light box. Plugged a temporary lamp in its place, linked the switch and replaced with light box and all OK.

Had a few issues when was trying to Set A as a non-Toggle On for Wall/Bar and B for non-Toggle All Off.....didn't like it But when I switched to H as non-Toggle All Off started functioning - so must not have liked the A & B combination.

The set up not exactly what I wanted but will do for now while I read a bit more on Insteon programming or dig into my pocket for the PC software.

Cheers,
Mark


Are you saying that if you changed the current level on a SwitchLink, and then re-linked to a button on your KPL, that ALL of the buttons on your KPL now inherited that new level?
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post #582 of 1328
12/7/06 at 9:39am
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Are you saying that if you changed the current level on a SwitchLink, and then re-linked to a button on your KPL, that ALL of the buttons on your KPL now inherited that new level?

What I was trying to do was have a scene where sconces were on about 10% and the Rope Light was on.

The sconces are off the KeypadLinc Btn "A". I followed the instructions to set the 'Local On-Level' to be full on and 'Remote On-Level' to be on low. I then programed Btn "B" to link to Btn "A" and the Rope Light SwitchLinc Dimmer.

What I found was that Btn "A" just switched on the Sconces to the Low level.

In the end was getting late and was getting frustrated so reverted to what I detailed above.

I'll try again over weekend when got time to play a bit more.

Cheers,
Mark
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post #583 of 1328
12/7/06 at 9:48am
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Originally Posted by Cathan View Post

Using the software to program scenes makes it a lot easier. However tech support will run you through the programing steps if you are having any issues. I've called them a few times and generally they have been very helpful.

Yeah probably does just too stingy to pay the $140 for s/w & interface to control one room. Maybe when I extend to other rooms I'll use it.
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post #584 of 1328
12/7/06 at 11:24am
If someone had the software on a portable PC you could borrow it to quickly set the functions. No need to own the interface if you aren't running timers and such. I'd offer the use of my system but its loaded on a PC that shouldn't be moved.
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post #585 of 1328
12/7/06 at 2:23pm
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Just heard from Roman my Berklines have shipped Should be here for Monday

Ahead of schedule
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post #586 of 1328
12/7/06 at 4:54pm
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Just heard from Roman my Berklines have shipped Should be here for Monday

Ahead of schedule

I'm so jealous. We were so close to ordering Berklines when we decided to do a budget check. Unfortunately it looks like I'll run out of money before finishing the rest of the HT, so the Berklines will have to wait. I'm hoping early next year we'll be able to order them.

Guy
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post #587 of 1328
12/7/06 at 6:24pm
Mark stay close to the phone. I assume that Berkline uses the same shipping company that delivered mine. In my case I got a call the night before and they came the next day. My guy helped me unbox and carry each chair inside. Wouldn't take a tip but took a cold soda and cold bottle of water.

Then you can spend the better part of an hour cutting the boxes into managable sizes for trash pick-up. Have a sharp blade ready.

They ship in two pieces.
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post #588 of 1328
12/7/06 at 6:39pm
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Big - I work from home 95% of time so always close to phone. Trouble will be staying off phone so they can get me.

See your 'concession area' is coming along very nicely.....we should have quite a banquet when you have a open day for the locals
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post #589 of 1328
12/8/06 at 9:02am
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My guy helped me unbox and carry each chair inside. Wouldn't take a tip but took a cold soda and cold bottle of water.

Then you can spend the better part of an hour cutting the boxes into managable sizes for trash pick-up. Have a sharp blade ready.

They ship in two pieces.

you know, I had a similar experience with my delivery as well. The delivery guy was the nicest person, unloaded, unboxed, and helped carry each piece to where they were going to be setup in the basement. He even asked if I needed halp putting them together. He too wouldn't accept a tip, but I was able to convince him that I wanted to pay for his lunch. Probably the best experience I've had so far with furniture delivery. and this was all with base, non-white-glove shipping.

Hope you have a similar experience with your berkline delivery.
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post #590 of 1328
12/8/06 at 9:24am
you probably had the same company and maybe the same guy. This might be his territory.
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post #591 of 1328
12/8/06 at 9:28am
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Got call from them today - should be here Monday 10-12noon. Delivery agent is Averitt Express
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post #592 of 1328
12/8/06 at 9:41am
yea, that's it. Averitt. Let's hope you get the same guy.
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post #593 of 1328
12/8/06 at 9:43am
Hmmph... my guy told me he was limited to being able to place them in my garage.

But my trash peple took the big-ol boxes without my having to cut them up!
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post #594 of 1328
12/8/06 at 10:00am
My kids played with our boxes for at least a month.

I also got one wrong chair. Glad I saved the box to ship it back.
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post #595 of 1328
12/10/06 at 9:03am
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My kids played with our boxes for at least a month.

I also got one wrong chair. Glad I saved the box to ship it back.


Lol.

And a pair of mine ended up being "saw horses" for spraying a bunch of paneling and trim.
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post #596 of 1328
12/10/06 at 3:21pm
Mark, I got my chairs on Friday! My delivery guy helped me unbox them and bring them in the house as well. It is really hard to get any work done seeing the chairs set up in the HT. Going to watch a movie in them tonight I am finishing the pool table set up right now then I can take some more progress pictures.

Good luck with your delivery.

Drew
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post #597 of 1328
12/10/06 at 4:55pm
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Drew,

It's Holiday season so time to spend with family anyway. I've been getting the christmas lights up and christmas shopping done. Only progress this weekend has been to get the base moulding installed in the HT area and started cutting out the upper panels of a 6-pannel door to start the Ticket booth faux door to the Equip closet.

So looking forward to enjoying the progress to date and make a new years resolution to get hard at it in 2007. Hope you and the family get to enjoy yours too.

We watched Pirates II last night - absolutly great and got Batman Returns for tomorrow.

Cheers,
Mark
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post #598 of 1328
12/10/06 at 4:58pm
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Oh yes - in addition to my Insteon KeypadLinc issues the light box to star ceiling is interferring with the Insteon signals so looks like I need to get a "FilterLinc 5-Amp Plug-In Noise Filter"
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post #599 of 1328
12/11/06 at 8:45am
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My Berkline 088's have arrived

Currently sitting in boxes outside the basement walkout (boxes are too big to get thru door)

Cheers,
Mark
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post #600 of 1328
12/11/06 at 8:50am
I guess that means you didn't get the king of all delivery men.
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