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Things You Probably Shouldn't Do With X10
« on: November 02, 2009, 09:29:22 PM »

Here's the video.  'Nuff said.

http://thisautomatedhouse.com/Halloween.html
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Re: Things You Probably Shouldn't Do With X10
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2009, 10:22:47 PM »

That's pretty gnarly.
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Re: Things You Probably Shouldn't Do With X10
« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2009, 11:37:03 PM »

Hmmm, Halloween is only for a short period each year and it seems such a waste of a fantastic looking device.

 -:)

Could this invention be

a) used as part of a home security system,
b) rigged to motion sensors and used to scare/toast passing cats, deer, children,
c) used as an automated grilling machine, or
d) all of the above

Disclaimer. As a responsible citizen I must point out that I do not approve of setting fire to defenceless critters. Although, cats, deer, children and burglars are fair game :)
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Re: Things You Probably Shouldn't Do With X10
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2009, 09:31:57 AM »

Hmmm, Halloween is only for a short period each year and it seems such a waste of a fantastic looking device.
Could this invention be....  used as part of a home security system

What an excellent idea!!!

I have long claimed that floodlights (and plenty of them) are a good deterrent to crime at night. But a 30 foot column of fire... that would scare the bee-geebees out of anyone. Maybe... I'd better check with my [home owners] insurance agent before I ask for directions on making one.
« Last Edit: November 03, 2009, 09:33:58 AM by Dave_x10_L »
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Re: Things You Probably Shouldn't Do With X10
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2009, 11:40:43 AM »

Tell me Knight, did you have to get any type of Federal Agency approval/licensing (NRC, Homeland, FAA, FEMA, etc) before "going hot"?
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Re: Things You Probably Shouldn't Do With X10
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2009, 07:07:44 PM »

I checked with the dept. of "don't ask".
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