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  1. xrapidx

    xrapidx system installed. Skipped load shedding.

    Well my system was installed - 1x Deye 8kw inverter, 4x Hubble AM2 batteries, 20x 455w JA panels (I noticed the quote was actually on 470w panels) Mostly hiccup free (hiccups a legacy of the previous builder that did our kitchen, poorly) - still a little apprehensive about the panel angle, and...
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    Bass Shaker Tactile Transducer wiring up

    So we now have a baby and a toddler in the house. Means I'm spending less time watching movies because the volume needs to be kept down thanks to my cinema room being next to the bedrooms. I'm considering adding two of these bass shakers to the couch to at least have somewhat of a cinema...
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    Harmony remote - changes input to fast on turn-on

    Not really finding help with this onlie. My one TV is setup to run off a Harmony 700 remote - When I turn the device on - and it's required to change to a specific source (e.g) HDMI 2 - it doesn't change - I have to press Help to change the source. Once the TV is on - it changes source...
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    Wireless configuration advice

    I know this speaker gets a bad wrap - but it didn't cost much - so hopefully want to take my 5.1 to 7.1 system. My current 5.1 setup is RTiA9s, CSiA6, FXiA6 - connected to an Onkyo TX-NR807 (actually replacing this shortly, waiting for 4k goodness). The speaker levels on the receiver have all...
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    Clear burglar bars

    Trying to get as much input as possible. We currently have metal bars in our bedroom - but as my wife is expecting - we now have to extend this to the other bedrooms, however, I really do not want to go with metal bars, I hate the feeling of living in a cage. Anyone have opinions on the clear...
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    Is it possible for different hard surfaces to affect bass drastically?

    We re-tilled our house (so tiles to other tiles) - but now the bass in my rooms seems... emtpy.... no longer shaking windows and doors.  Tried moving the subs - didn't make a difference, reran audyssey, reset the receiver, etc. Thought maybe something had happened to both subs, so tried playing...
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    Alarm Advice - again - exterior

    Always get and read good advise here relating to alarm configure - so here's another request for advice. I'd like to arm the back of the house - it'll most likely need to be wireless. The area along the house walls are ragged. The area I'd like armed in RED, the BLUE gates are normal garden...
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    XTZ Room Analyzer - results, what do they mean?

    Forgot I bought this on the forum quite sometime ago - plugged in for the first time today to see what it does. Not 100% sure how to use it - maybe someone on the forum would be kind enough to explain. I've measured the room in two mods, one where the amp is set to Direct - I believe just the...
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    Wireless technology for speakers/subs - any progress?

    I know in the past it hasn't been a great idea to use wireless to put speakers/subs in places where cables can't reach - has any progress been made with regards to this? I'd really like to move my one subwoofer to the back of the room - but I can't run a cable. I'd like to try one in each...
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    Optoma HD20 12v trigger - to Optoma screen

    Does anyone know where I can get an adapter from the 3.5mm audio type plug to the one at on the Optoma HD20 output?
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    System change, or not?

    We're busy renovating - so everything is packed away safely... I'm contemplating changing my system to allow for the use of the fireplace in this picture. At the moment I have Polk Audio RTi A9s, CSi A6 and 2x Rhytmik Audio D15SE subs up front, which take up just about the entire floor width of...
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    WTB: 220v to 5v 2a transformer?

    Anyone know where I can buy a 220v to 5v 2a transformer? I've bought a couple of security camera's which have euro plugs to this spec - I want to hardware the camera's into the electrical cabling - not run plugs everywhere I install a camera. I tried ACDC - they couldn't help.
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    House renovations - and what is reasonable?

    I asked in a thread on mybroadband - thought I'd try here as well - I can't get enough information on this before making the difficult decision. I've been planning on renovating our kitchen for sometime - saved what I thought was enough, and it turned out to be about 5/8ths of the cost. I...
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    Importing small items - and the ransom the local carriers charge

    I'm in the process of importing a small package, customs value is $49. The local carrier, CourierIT wants me to pay over R690.00 for the release of the item (of which R230 is due to SARS). They claim in their email this is government fee's. They also have this in BIG RED on the email, what I...
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    There's life in Squeezebox yet

    To continue the derail - are there any alternatives to LMS yet? Considering Logitech have lost interest, I doubt it 'll last forever.
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    CISA electric door locks, hows it work?

    Does anyone have experience with CISA electric door locks?  Can't find much information on the internet. We've replaced our door bell, and I want to hook it up to the door lock - but the electric release mechanism stopped working with the old door bell - I think its a wiring issue to the lock...
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    Retractable projector screens

    I'm considering replacing my fixed border projector screen with a retractable one, reasoning, I'd like a piece of art on the wall behind the screen. My fixed border screen is quite large, if I recall, its 3.2m wide. Here's a old picture while doing the room: How much could I be looking at...
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    Opensprinkler boards Round 2 Q & A

    Thought this could be a Q&A thread relating to the use and installation of these boards: Ref: Sale thread: http://www.avforums.co.za/index.php/topic,58271.0.html & Initial thread: http://www.avforums.co.za/index.php/topic,44460.0.html & Sale: http://tangtechnologies.spaza.co/
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    Semi-securing a portion of my property.

    Our pool area is walled off, but on the road side of the property. We have quite a bit of outdoor furniture /braais/firepits/etc on that side, and the insurance only covers us for R10,000 (unless I insure under all risk). Its pretty easy top hop over the wall, grap what you want and walk out the...
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    Sealing stained pine

    I know I asked this in another thread - but my search skills are failing me. I've got a big piece of pine I want to use as a desk, staining it a dark colour - what would be the best "sealer" to handle moderate to heavy use?
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