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Mine switch channels all the time (at least once a day). I had to turn this off on one of them because I have an older client on that one that wouldn't automatically follow along. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: Eathernet connection: Any value ? Most modern routers / APs (even consumer ones) automatically select the channel with the least interference dynamically. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: Eathernet connection: Any value ? Yeah the routers aren't the issue. It's all the PCs, Cameras, Game systems, TVs, and just about everything else that is plugged into mine that I worry about. I've seen a lightning strike in one building take out all the networked equipment in another...

Re: Eathernet connection: Any value ? Yep it costs about $100 more to do the job right. In return you don't blow up thousands of dollars worth of networking gear / electronics when there is a nearby lightning strike or switching surge. IEEE 802.3 only has 1000V of galvanic isolation and is...

Eathernet connection: Any value ? I put in wired Ethernet because of security cams. I have 5 cams in the shop that go back to the server in the house (soon to be relocated to the shop when I get the office built). and that link runs at 150Mbps 24/7. That would overwhelm any sort of consumer...

That is the switch he would need if he wanted to be able to throw the whole house. The switch has to be rated to carry the load in either position and so a 200A switch is required. As you'll notice I pointed to a much more practical solution but wanted to go ahead and give the answer to the...

In that case an interlock kit plus an inlet box and a weekend's worth of work will get you taken care of. Good luck and feel free to ask any questions you run into. This is one of those "it has to be perfect" wiring situations. If you get it wrong the best case is you destroy your generator the...

The easiest way to accomplish what you want is to add a generator interlock kit to your existing panel. You would take the two top right circuits and move them to the open spots on bottom left. Then add a 30A 2 pole breaker in those slots and one of these...

One more reason I did my inspection with the 1 required outlet and light before I installed all the rest of the equipment.

Inside a garage NEMA 1 (indoor) is appropriate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If I was going to bury it behind Sheetrock then I'd go copper (or Maxline). I know black iron is fine as long as you take care of it and get the water out but with it buried in the walls I'd worry about water gathering somewhere unforeseen and rusting through. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You could also easily build this in zwave / insteon / your automation solution of choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Personally if you have conduit the whole way I'd just get enough THWN single conductors to do it with.

Are the panels at each end on exterior walls? URD cable must go immediately into the panel upon entry into a structure. Otherwise you need a wire that has flame retarding insulation (RHW or THWN).

It all depends on what you need where. I went 30X60 because I wanted to have room to frame in 10' on one end for an office and some other stuff and still have 40' in one bay to park my RV inside. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk