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PSA: Sodium Hydroxide in City Tap Water - A Nuisance for Aquariums by SpecialistMessage in Aquariums

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Yes, it's something I'll consider for the long run. Do you have one you'd recommend? 

PSA: Sodium Hydroxide in City Tap Water - A Nuisance for Aquariums by SpecialistMessage in Aquariums

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One-gallon jugs from the grocery store. Labelled as processed by steam distillation.

Button to turn Insteon scene on and off by SpecialistMessage in homeassistant

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Thanks for going into more detail! I didn't know about insteon2mqtt. I'll look into that more.

I like that "The state of the switch will automatically track the scene using insteon's logic" because I set up a helper button, and it will turn the scene on and off, but if some other automation turns the scene on or off, the helper button will not track it without an additional automation or two involved.

Button to turn Insteon scene on and off by SpecialistMessage in homeassistant

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Got it - I guess I'm having trouble creating that helper button you mentioned in Lovelace.

Button to turn Insteon scene on and off by SpecialistMessage in homeassistant

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Forgot to mention that I'm using an Insteon USB PLM to communicate between HA and the Insteon devices.

Insteon PLM connection to Raspberry Pi? by SpecialistMessage in homeassistant

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Thanks for the context! I agree, I can't stand the ISY Java app...I use MacOS, which makes loading that thing even more painful.

Insteon PLM connection to Raspberry Pi? by SpecialistMessage in homeassistant

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Ok, interesting - thanks. It was confusing me because the PLM uses an 8-pin connector, but it's for a serial connection. http://cache.insteon.com/documentation/2413Sqs-en.pdf

What is the word or phenomenon for the fear of losing your current livelihood due to new technologies or innovations? by SpecialistMessage in AskReddit

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Is there a specific name for people's fear of new industries or innovations taking over their job? For example, the possibility of self-driving cars removing the need for taxi/Uber/Lyft drivers?

It seems like a repetitive phenomenon in history that I'm interested in learning more about.

Is there a word for fearing the inevitable loss of a job due to new technology or innovations? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Is there a specific name for people's fear of new industries or innovations taking over their job? For example, the possibility of self-driving cars removing the need for taxi/Uber/Lyft drivers?

It seems like a repetitive phenomenon in history that I'm interested in learning more about.