I'm intrigued: HR80 says "OFF".
I have 15 Evohome actuators in my house that are as mixture of old and new styles. I have room temperatures set to 5 degrees for the summer but this is overridden by using the 'Quick Action' OFF...
View ArticleModular Faceplate Cat5e Limit
Hi all, Been digging around the web and these forums but can't seem to find a definitive answer. Are we still limited after all these years to 4 cat5e connections in a standard double faceplate? Or...
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For Sale - Vera Edge Home Controller EU
I have a Vera Edge with UI7 for sale. Only used for a couple of weeks as I decided to go back to Domoticz for my HA solution. Includes Vera Edge, original packaging and EU power supply with a UK...
View ArticleMarmitek LD11 OR Insteon DIN Rail Dimmer 2452-422
Hi, I have used LD11s before, but not Insteon DIN dimmers. In a new installation would you choose LD11s or Insteon 2452-422, price aside. I like the concept that Insteon uses dual band technology, seem...
View ArticleSamsung Smart TVs
Hello I am seeking advice for the Samsung Smart TVs I would like to have it switch on (from a controlled event). Its a 6000 series. I would welcome any ones comments who has had success with other...
View ArticleEvoHome Y-Plan - Honeywell F3-9519 3-port Mid Position Valve
Hi all. I've installed a Honeywell EvoHome system, on my Y-Plan HTG/DHW system. I followed the wiring diagram on pg 47 of the installation guide, for a Y-Plan system. One thing I noted was that my...
View ArticleIrrigation setup for hotel
We have finally started to set up the automated irrigation on our hotel and connected it to Cortex and we thought we would write about it on the forum to see if anyone has any ideas on how to improve...
View ArticleCortex v27 update
Has everyone here managed to upgrade to Cortex V27 OK ... and it's only me having a problem with the updater ? K
View ArticleApple Homekit
I came across the following article on Apple's HomeKit in the forthcoming upgrade to IOS 9 which some may find of interest: http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/10/hom...hone-and-more/ One assumes Evohome...
View ArticleLost Communication and Fault Log
Had an email alert this morning to say that 'the Total Connect Comfort service lost communication with the heating system installed in the location below' and another saying it had restored half an...
View ArticleAlarm System?
Hi Guys, I've been flirting with the idea of Home Automation recently and am now needing to install a new alarm system. I'm therefore thinking of taking the opportunity to install both systems as they...
View ArticleHow best to sense a fault in hot water
I have expanded my Idratek network sufficiently that I can now move to controlling the heating and hot water system. I will be trying this over the next few days, using a QRH Din module with a...
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MK Astral Z-Wave 2gang Dimmer, Switch and Remote for sale
Hello UK Z-Wave Fans, I've the following items for sale. They were used only for software development and are in very good condition: 1x MK Astral LSF12 TTA 2G - 2g Switch Fascia in original packaging,...
View ArticleEvohome - fine tuning controls
I have a Vaillant heat only boiler controlled by an Evohome, installed one month ago and all working perfectly. The Vaillant, when asked provide heat, controls the burner, pump, pump overrun time,...
View ArticleDFP Panel Display > Prompt Screen, Round button to prompt Screen Enabled
Hi All, As help file doesn't have it listed (but I've not upgraded to latest v27 either), I just wanted to check what this option does. From testing and now that I read it in this light, it seems to...
View ArticleFS: Evohome contoller MK2, BDR91, wallmount and gateway
Now using Evohome WiFi and have for sale my existing EvoHome controller (second generation with colour screen). Supplied boxed with BDR91 and I'll include the wall mounting kit with integral power...
View ArticlePhoto transistor into digital input
This is a bit of a mixture of threads, but a specific issue and I would appreciate some advice. Based on the thread about electricity meters and using the flashing output of the meter, I have some...
View ArticleHome automation / IoT / Security?
I'm guessing most of us here are more tech savvy than the average user, but we all have a house's full of automation / IoT technology. A while ago I noticed O'reilly we working on a book "Abusing the...
View ArticleAre guys with black leather sofas cheesy?
I have a black leather sofa for my apartment. I wanted a color that goes with everything, and I figured that the target will be dirty very easily. I also love the soft feel of soft leather baby in my...
View ArticleMost of People Take Heating and Cooling for Granted
When the house is cold in winter or hot in summer, the natural reaction is call professional services. Fortunately, there is an alternative. You can drastically reduce the cost of servicing and...
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