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Re: [ECS] Peet Bros. Ultimeter 2000 support for ECS Dan Carrington Tue, 31 Aug 1999 20:39:28 -0700

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Sorry, I can't help you.  The blinds that I use are vaporware.  (I don't have
them yet, just wishful thinking for the future)

Dan Carrington
(Should I say, a man with his own room and a garage too!!!!)




Jack Covert wrote:
> 
> Dan,
> 
> What are you using to open and close your blinds?  I am looking for a lower
> cost unit.  At $150 (ish) per window I can't afford to do the blinds in my
> house.  Does anybody have any suggestions?
> 
> -Jack Covert
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Carrington [mailto:dc_grafx@microworks.net]
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 10:46 PM
> To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: Re: [ECS] Peet Bros. Ultimeter 2000 support for ECS
> 
> How about:
> 
> Full humidity/rain/temp controlled watering of the lawn and aforementioned
> garden.
> 
> Close sun lights per rain/temp/wind.
> 
> Close security roll down shutters when wind dictates (I live in a very windy
> Santa Anna wind area and am concerned about the windows on the wind side).
> 
> Notify us of any windows or doors in the house open at rain or wind.
> 
> Close or open drapes and blinds as needed for warm sunlight (wanted and
> unwanted).
> 
> Any other ideas????
> 
> Dan Carrington
> (a man with his own room!!!!)
> 
> Michael David wrote:
> >
> > Hi Mark S.!
> >
> > Here's what I hope to do with one:
> >
> > 1) Have ECS monitor external temperature and humidity so that it can shut
> > off the "fresh air" damper going into the HEPA filter when it's too hot,
> or
> > too humid outside;
> >
> > 2) Have ECS monitor internal humidity so that it can regulate the
> > whole-house humidifier on the furnace.  I had planned to monitor
> > internal/external temp/humidity with the Enerzone stuff.  However, I found
> > that a weather station provided much more functionality for the same price
> > as the extra stuff I was getting from Enerzone to do this;
> >
> > 3) Have ECS tell me that it's hotter-than-hell out, and I should roll down
> > the windows in the sauna-van before the interior melts.
> >
> > 4) Have ECS know when it's raining so that it can tell me to go out and
> roll
> > up the DAMN WINDOWS in the aforementioned van - BEFORE the seats get
> soaked!
> > (Actually, I'm working on a way ECS roll up/down the windows
> > automatically...)
> >
> > 5) Have ECS notify me when it's about to freeze outside, so that it can
> > remind me to shut off the water to the outside faucets, and to bring in
> any
> > potted plants that don't have a death wish;
> >
> > 6) Have ECS start the van automatically to let it warm-up/cool-down when
> > it's hot/cold outside, just before we are ready to leave in the morning;
> >
> > 7) Know the actual chill-factor, so that I have an excuse not to go out
> and
> > shovel the snow;
> >
> > 8) Have ECS warn me when there's a storm-a-brewing, so that I can take my
> > umbrella to work;
> >
> > 9) Have ECS automatically move the BUD (big ugly dish - as in C-Band
> > satellite) to whet ever position causes the least wind-resistance in high
> > winds;
> >
> > 10) Have ECS automatically, if we are not home, shut down all the
> computers
> > and A/V equipment if there is an obvious storm outside. I plan for this to
> > include X10 breakers to disconnect critical equipment from the mains.
> ECS,
> > and the necessary interfaces (security, phone, etc) would then switch to
> > back-up power until things calm down outside.
> >
> > 11) Have ECS remind me that we haven't had much rain lately, so that I can
> > remember to water the trees (we've lost a couple trees this year, just
> > because I was too busy to notice that it hadn't rained much).
> >
> > 12) Allow me enough information to predict the weather as accurately as
> any
> > TV weatherman;
> >
> > 13) Maintain historical data that I can use when comparing utility bills;
> >
> > 14) Revel in the coolness of a really neat toy! :)
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > Michael David
> > michael@michaeldavid.com
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mark Sekelsky [mailto:Mark@sekelsky.com]
> > Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 6:48 PM
> > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > Subject: RE: [ECS] Peet Bros. Ultimeter 2000 support for ECS
> >
> > I am curious to how people are using their weather stations.  To me it has
> > seemed like a very expensive toy (OK, OK I have a lot of expensive toys).
> > What are the practical applications?
> >
> > Mark S
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dan Carrington [mailto:dc_grafx@microworks.net]
> > Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 8:52 AM
> > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > Subject: Re: [ECS] Peet Bros. Ultimeter 2000 support for ECS
> >
> > Thanks for the info.  Has anybody offered funds to help get ECS to support
> > it?
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > Michael David wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Dan!
> > >
> > > Oh, several reasons:
> > >
> > > 1) The Ultimeter 2000 is a bit less expensive, depending on what you
> > order;
> > > 2) It includes the serial port - David charges $165, which includes a
> > wimpy
> > > piece useless of software;
> > > 3) It has built-in surge protection and a grounded power cord - the
> Davis
> > > doesn't
> > > 4) I like the "no moving parts rain gauge" - the Davis only has the
> > "tipping
> > > bucket" kind;
> > > 5) It allows for compass calibration from the unit - the David requires
> > that
> > > you climb on the roof and "re-aim" the wind sensor;
> > > 6) It's control unit can be either wall mounted (my preference) or
> placed
> > on
> > > a desk - the David is desktop only;
> > > 7) It's inside humidity sensor can be remote mounted from the unit
> (again,
> > > my preference)- the Davis humidity sensor is in the base.  Note that
> both
> > > have the internal temp probe in the bases, which is not my preference.
> > > However, because of the HVAC project, I am in the middle of, this won't
> be
> > > an issue.
> > > 8) The Ultimeter 2000 spits out way more useful data than the Davis;
> > > 9) The people at Peet Bros are VERY nice and helpful - the Davis folks
> > were
> > > far from the same.
> > >
> > > Cheers!
> > >
> > > Michael David
> > > michael@michaeldavid.com
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Dan Carrington [mailto:dc_grafx@microworks.net]
> > > Sent: Sunday, August 29, 1999 2:13 PM
> > > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > > Subject: Re: [ECS] Peet Bros. Ultimeter 2000 support for ECS
> > >
> > > I have yet to get a weather station of any kind.  Can you tell us a
> small
> > > synopsis as to your preference of the Peet Brothers unit?  What all do
> we
> > > need
> > > to buy from their extensive list of pieces and parts.  End cost
> > comparisons
> > > and
> > > such.  Benefits of one unit over the other.  It may encourage us to go
> > that
> > > route and support the cost of the ECS support.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Dan Carrington
> > >
> > > Michael David wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi Folks!
> > > >
> > > > As I implied in my last post, I have been looking for the right
> weather
> > > > station to add to ECS.  After much reasearch, I really like the Peet
> > Bros.
> > > > Ultimeter 2000, which can be found here:
> > > >
> > > > http://www.peetbros.com/
> > > >
> > > > Of course, this system is not as interesting if ECS doesn't support
> it!
> > > :)
> > > > So, I asked Mark to come up with a quote on how much it would cost to
> > > > implement Ultimeter 2000 support for ECS.  He estimates $400, perhaps
> a
> > > bit
> > > > more it he hits any snags.  I think this price is quite reasonable,
> > > > eespecially considering the Ultimeter 2000 spits out 115 parameters!
> > > >
> > > > So, anyone interested in pitching in to add Ultimeter 2000 support to
> > ECS?
> > > >
> > > > Cheers!
> > > >
> > > > Michael David
> > > > michael@michaeldavid.com

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