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+1, SOP is wiping the tip with a damp sponge and retinning it during and after use. This ensures rust does not take hold and damage the soldering iron tip. Using a solder sucker bulb, solder strip, or vacuum station is what most folks use. If you are using actual compressor with a blow gun be mindful of the water that may come out. Unless you have a water filter like I do on my compressor. I too would appreciate a care package of parts should anyone be willing to send it my way. I don't currently have a need for any parts as I have three brand new PLM's sitting in my back up drawer. But, wouldn't mind having the parts for that just in case opportunity and try my hand at this.

I second longer password length. Should allow up to 25 characters for both user name / password. Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions

I would say you're in good shape then. In the big picture guys like you and me have nothing to take. That doesn't mean you don't follow best security practices which you're already doing now. As I am sure you're aware there are some security items that need to be done on a regular basis. 1. Use a strong password which includes alpha numeric, upper / lower case, special characters, a minimum length of 8-12 characters, using non standard words etc. 2. Change your password on a regular basis. 3. Turn off the SSID to the router for WiFi. 4. Always ensure your firewall / anti virus is up to date and checked regularly. 5. Use MAC address restriction(s) and MAC reservation so random devices can not sign on. 6. Black Hole detect should always be left on. Meaning if someone pings your router it will never reply back. 7. Using a VPN connection is really one of the best methods to ensure a secure session. 8. You should always avoid using any free WiFi in coffee shops etc

That was a nice follow up and back ground story, thanks. I think your plans for monitoring the back up generator is sound and do look forward to seeing a program that helps you determine that state. As I too am planning to deploy a 21 KWH NG generator so this very much interests me.

Are you using port 443 to access via the interwebs via HTTPS:?

There is no cost to setup port forwarding on your router just a few moments of your time. A VPN service / software can be purchased but many choose freeware to accomplish that task.

The easiest thing to do is port forward your public IP address in the router. Look up port forwarding in Google with the specific router you have on hand. Once that is done you can decided to either use the default HTTPS: 443 port or another one of your choosing. Many select another port besides 443 in hopes of being sneaky and be more stealth like, thats up to you! I would go that route before you even started down the VPN path. Essentially, a VPN is a secured tunnel to and from your location to the home. This allows you to connect to a network device / computer system and do whatever. Also, not to muddy the waters a VPN encrypts the session / connection. It does not encrypt the data / payload of data with in.

I know you're getting around to the GFCI. But, I have to affirm this really needs to be done to avoid a safety issue / loss of life condition. If the GFCI is very old just replace the bloody thing. If its not because its old but that there is a ground fault somewhere it really needs to be looked into and resolved.

HTTPS: or set up a VPN connection.

Do you currently have the Insteon garage I/O kit installed?

Looking forward to your surgery and follow up. Let the games begin and hope that little monster lives on for another five years!

That is how many of us have it configured. How many programs do you have that send out e-mail alerts? Also, if you were to estimate how many e-mails do you believe are not sent out per day, week, month?

I know lots of folks may be interested in your endeavor. So, would kindly ask that you try to document the steps and process to complete this undertaking. Guided pictures for the visually impaired is always welcomed!

Is this using the default mail server or you own personal GMAIL account? Most folks use their personal / alias gmail account to ensure reliable e-mail delivery.

Yes, that is what others are doing. Let us all know how it works out once you have it all wired up and running on the back up generator.

Both devices are dual band so the powerline signal is being cut off. The device is transmitting via RF which negates the whole dual mesh features. But, if it works for your intended application rock on!

Is the first program a modification of the existing notification program or is this a new program that needs to be added? Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions

At the end of the day purchasing a 994 Series Controller is the only solution moving forward. As it supports all current and future generation of Insteon devices that may be released in the future. Staying with the 99 Series Controller will limit you to what device(s) you can add, support, and ultimately control with all feature sets.

OK, I want to be sure this is going to operate as I intend it to. So please bare with me on this issue. I would like the notification to send me an alert indicating the fridge is running past the defined threshold say 35 minutes. Afterwards once the fridge has actually stopped the total run time will be sent out indicating the total amount of run time. Will the above program do this or will it simply nag me at five minute intervals telling me it's another five minutes in running? Encrypted By: Phoenix Security Solutions

If you could provide an example to follow that would be great. For testing purposes I set the existing program to -=1 and it did in fact send me an alert indicating the difference of 33 minutes. What ever happen to the days were you simply entered a value for a defined time and getting an output of the excess?? LOL

Well, here's what I have seen and observed. If its past the 34 minutes it does not send me the difference at all. If its at the 34 minute mark I agree the total should be zero which is what I do see and have monitored. Today the fridge ran for more than 40+ minutes and yet all I got was the first message at the 34 minute mark, no follow up?

Understood, and have to agree protecting the stupid seems like a full time job these days for lawmakers and lawyers. Now, that is why I suggested in the Insteon Wish List thread that you could have your cake and eat it too! Have the feature available but allow the stupid to disable it when not required! Let me be even more clear, by default this feature is disabled and must be turned on by the end user.

To add from what Xathros has indicated to protect the home against water damage. I have been using the following water sensing and motor valve assembly to protect my home with great results. The company is called Onsite Pro and makes the Floodstop in various forms to protect the washer, hot water tank, main water line, toilet, dishwasher, etc This is demo video I made testing the unit prior to deployment: This is one of the units fully deployed and working to protect the Clothes Washer: All of the units are coupled to various other Insteon devices to help broadcast the water leak condition and also turn off the electrical power to various devices.

Xathros, Is this program I have created following your steps correct? If $s.GEM_FridgeRuntimeCycleMins >= 34 And $s.GEM_FridgeNotifySuspend is 0 Then $i.GEM_Fridge_Cycle_Extra = $s.GEM_FridgeRuntimeCycleMins $i.GEM_Fridge_Cycle_Extra -= 34 Send Notification to 'GMX' content 'GEM - Fridge Cycle Exceeded' $s.GEM_FridgeNotifySuspend = 1 Else - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action') The system does not seem to provide me the difference in run time that exceeds the 34 minutes max I set out.

What would be the cleanest approach to do this as a test. Keeping in mind I really wanted to clean up all of these programs to be small, compact, and have very little processing time on the ISY. Throw out a sample and I will give it a try and reply back!