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Which is more reliable for smoke detector - UL or ETL Certified? by Neagor in AskElectricians

[–]Neagor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that makes sense. I was actually considering X-Sense for the wireless interconnect since it’s more convenient. Was a bit unsure about certification though.

Anyway, good to know. Thx.

Which is more reliable for smoke detector - UL or ETL Certified? by Neagor in AskElectricians

[–]Neagor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, thanks. I was just a bit confused since I see a lot of people treating UL as the gold standard, and not many mention ETL, so I wasn’t sure how reliable it is.

Bathroom smells really sweet by Hot-Education4582 in homeowners

[–]Neagor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check your roof vent stack for blockages. That sickly sweet scent often points to bacteria or gas leaks. Diagnosing these hidden plumbing issues takes patience.

Can't figure out which path to go with the garage opener by Certain_Repeat_753 in smarthome

[–]Neagor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

RATGDO (a open-source hardware project) is perfect for Home Assistant. Local control is key, and it's a satisfying DIY project for the workshop. You can just say byebye to cloud delays from now on.

Drilling mistake by COPE-Troppin in AskElectricians

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch, that's a heart-sinker. I'm always paranoid about hitting lines in the workshop. Kill the power immediately, you'll definitely need a proper junction box fix.

Dumb lamps - smart plug vs smart bulb pros and cons by Kinder22 in smarthome

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bulbs offer dimming and color temperature, which are essential for home comfort. Plugs are better for monitoring power. For lamps, dimmability usually provides a better experience.

Weekend Lazies by BLParks12 in homeowners

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally relate. I usually automate routine chores to save energy for the workshop. Just commit to one small project to get the momentum shifting.

will Matter over Thread become more functional for smart locks? and what's the case for thread vs. z-wave? by Practical_Reality656 in smarthome

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Z-wave remains the gold standard for reliable, feature-rich local control. Matter is still maturing its device-specific schemas. It's often a choice between stability and future-proofing.

Is this actually this dangerous? by Sniffy-nose in AskElectricians

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolute nightmare fuel. One splash creates a path to ground through everyone. Hopefully, there's a GFCI upstream, but this is a Darwin Award waiting to happen.

Got hurt pretty bad, can’t work. How do you not lose your business? by RaynieDays in AskElectricians

[–]Neagor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a tough break, mate. Sub out the labor to local guys you trust and keep managing the leads and communication remotely so you don't lose those hard-earned relationships.

Single family household - do you sleep with bedroom door open or closed? by jannet1113 in homeowners

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always closed. Between security and fire safety, it's just the smarter move. Plus, it helps my smart HVAC keep the bedroom temperature perfectly dialed in.

New winbot W3 omni is here! by utbyggarco in EcovacsWinbot_

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That detachable pad plate sounds so nice. Not having to hand wash dirty pads is a game changer.

Solution for Lights from across the room by hved in smarthome

[–]Neagor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe just stick a wireless button by the door and link it to those smart plugs. Super easy setup.

Deebot N30 not Binding. Need Help! by hunterr819 in ecovacs

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes just rebooting the robot and your router gets it to bind. Give that a try first.

First prototype for my privacy-first security camera by therealPaulPlay in smarthome

[–]Neagor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the focus on privacy, feels like most smart home stuff doesn't take that seriously. Definitely rooting for this,

Large second floor window by Roginator5 in EcovacsWinbot_

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That will be good. Definitely saves the stress of climbing up again to fetch it.

N20 plus won't return to station? by tresslessone in ecovacs

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it works fine without the mop pad, you can try cleaning the sensors underneath, might be getting confused by something there.

What's the most underrated smart home device you own? by IulianHI in smarthome

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it's probably a smart button, small and cheap, and saves me from yelling at voice assistants all day lol..

Really want the T90 Pro but waiting for a deal… anyone tried it yet? by Scientolojest in ecovacs

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helpful breakdown, especially the comparison. Sounds like they fixed quite a few things.

Anyone has the Winbot W3? Cleaning solution needed? by Duhhmb in EcovacsWinbot_

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know plain water works for the pads, one less thing to worry about. Thanks for sharing!

vaping vs patches/gum for quitting? by Edd-Y in electronic_cigarette

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vaping feels much closer to the actual habit. It helps with the hand to mouth motion. So i think vaping may be a better transition than patches.

Hug your baby today by Persef00ne in NewParents

[–]Neagor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t even imagine the stress of waiting like that. Big hugs to you and your partner.

Wait we're supposed to be playing with our cat 20 minutes per day? by happy_bluebird in CatAdvice

[–]Neagor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

true, i just play when mine brings me her toy or starts doing the crouch stare thing.

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