Any homeowners use the new Black & Decker Freewire (similar to X10) system?

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Old 11-08-2007, 07:14 AM
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Default Any homeowners use the new Black & Decker Freewire (similar to X10) system?

I was thinking about giving this a try, could be cool, or could be a complete waste of money.

Mike G, I know you are a big X10 fan, have you seen this?<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-FW3000-freewire-Outdoor/dp/B0001VO2YS?tag=slickdeals">http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-FW3000-freewire-Outdoor/dp/B0001VO2YS?tag=slickdeals</a></li></ul>
Old 11-10-2007, 10:18 AM
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Default I thought you cant have cat5 in the same box as high voltage?

At least that was the rule in FL 4 years ago... No low voltage (orange box) stuff could go in any high voltage switch/outlet/etc.

I always wondered why cable jacks are 6" or so from the outlet...then an electrician told me...
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Default If you use plenum rated cable in Florida it doesn't need to be in conduit.

If there is a common return. If it's closed you can use PVC still, unless there was a code change.
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Default Where exactly in Florida? You might want to check the regs on that.

There are only two places I know have stricter regs than NEC for LV wiring, that's Chicago and Las Vegas.

If that's the case all your security alarm wiring has to be in conduit as well.
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