Saturday, 18 October 2014

Honeywell YTH8320ZW1007/U Z-Wave Enabled Programmable Thermostat

I purchased the Honeywell TH8320ZW1000 to replace my Honeywell TH6110D programmable thermostat. The thermostat can be added to ADT Pulse via the normal process described by others...I told Pulse to search for the TZ45 thermostat and it found the Honeywell and added it as an unsupported thermostat.
I have this t-stat paired with my Vivint Go!Control panel and it works great.
I bought 2 to add to my new ADT system. Easy to install and work great with the entire system! So much less expensive than what ADT offered to put in. Highly recommend!


Then I found the installer code RF20 explained in the thermostat installation manual which states "To share the thermostat Node information with additional Z-Wave devices select 1". Once I toggled this switch I could add the thermostat to the remote using the normal process. The thermostat has good functionality and can be programmed at the device (with an installer switch set to programmable) and can be controlled with Pulse and with the remote.

RainMachine The Forecast Sprinkler Smart WIFI Irrigation Controller

Awesome. Brings my irrigation system into the 21st century. One nit: I wish RainMachine The Forecast Sprinkler Smart WIFI Irrigation Controller had a logging feature so I could see the historical operations of my system. Programming was a breeze, however I might suggest naming your zones from the web page or smartphone/tablet app, it's a little easier to type long names sitting at your laptop, than standing in the garage. Once the zones were programed I created a couple watering programs and we're done. There are several functions that are available when programming on the touchscreen of the unit itself that are NOT available on the app. I CAN program this "Monday-only" option in on the unit itself, but I can NOT do this on the app.
RainMachine - The Forecast Sprinkler - Smart WIFI Irrigation Controller
Highly recommend if you're in the market to get out of the 80s and 90s for your lawn sprinkler.
Interestingly, only when you choose (on the touchscreen) a specific day(s) of the week to water, the option suddenly DOES appear within the app when you are reviewing your programs. This is just one example; others include the ability to choose to automatically add more time in dryer seasons, the option to choose not to water below a certain temperature, the ability to review water usage, the ability to choose "no-watering" months, etc.

Tuesday, 12 August 2014

Pleasant Hearth GR-7202 Grandoir Fireplace Glass Door Antique Brass

Classy and elegant. Pleasant Hearth GR-7202 Grandoir Fireplace Glass Door, Antique Brass makes our living room look like a million bucks! I've looked at many fireplace doors that cost as much as three to four times more than these but were not the quality of the Pleasant Hearth. The quality of this fireplace door is a great improvement over the one it replaced.
Pleasant Hearth GR-7202 Grandoir Fireplace Glass Door, Antique Brass
The beveled glass is lovely and really adds to the look. The bi-fold glass doors open & close easily and the magnet on both the glass doors and the screen doors are a real plus, so easy to open & close, nice for cleaning.

Leslie Dame Solid Hardwood Multimedia Storage Cabinet

I only wish the Leslie Dame Solid Hardwood Multimedia Storage Cabinet were a little sturdier in the "doors" since the doors carry so much weight. Very attractive, the back is not cardboard but thin wood. Rich color, strong hinges, pre built is great - only had to add shelves. Looks good in room - more like a piece of furniture and not a shelf.
Wonderfully Audio Video Media Cabinets made furniture
Glad I bought two. A couple of hinge screws were not in straight but did not affect function. Light and easy to move. Great packaging. Lots of CDs and videos. Feels lighter than pine. We bought this model also because it was advertised as solid wood. Most of my other solid wood furniture I fully expect to pass on to my children. It's outside design is great.

Eclipse Thermal Blackout Patio Door Curtain Panel, 100" x 84"

I'm very pleased with my Eclipse Thermal Blackout Patio Door Curtain Panel, 100" x 84" purchase, it's everything they said it is, fits and hangs perfectly, good price. Love the gold tones in it. This is a nice curtain that does block a lot of light but it does allow more light through it then I would expect from a "Blackout" curtain.
Blackout patio curtains

Fits my window much better than I expected, and does a very good job of blocking 99% of the light and keeps the room warmer. Perfect. This thermal panel turned out to be a nice addition to our room for the patio area. Problem was that I couldn't find draperies the right color or size to cover them. These are terrific, the color is perfect and have covered a 14 foot span with two curtains.

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Reversible RV Patio Mat 159183 Blue/black/grey 9' X 18' Swirl Pattern with Carry Bag

We bought one for ourselves and the product seems very good..... but we do not camp in the winter here in WI. BUT... I liked it enough to buy one for my Son for their camper this spring. You can't buy a lighter outdoor carpet than this. It's huge. Easy to clean, easy to fold and store. Stake down the corners if its windy, other than that its easy to take care of. 
Reversible RV Patio Mat 159183 Blue/black/grey 9' X 18' Swirl Pattern with Carry Bag
You will find Reversible RV Patio Mat 159183 Blue/black/grey 9' X 18' Swirl Pattern with Carry Bag great deals with need to buy
Had been looking for a mat for our camper for some time now but was not willing to pay 200 for it. Received this mat and used it for a camping trip, it allows rain to go right through and cleans easily. Don't miss our heavy cumbersome outdoor grass we threw away.