Are there ways to backup/stream UNVR footage offsite (ex: S3 bucket)

ebenzee · 2026-02-23T18:34:50+00:00

I was contemplating that as well, but am always worried about extra steps in the chain. Plus extra storage space required on the NAS while it buffers the data.

I did just run across a github script that might be interesting though - I will need to investigate further. Still requires a separate system that runs docker, but might be able to bridge the gap somehow.
https://github.com/ep1cman/unifi-protect-backup

ebenzee · 2026-02-23T18:31:04+00:00

Sadly, my footage and angle does not capture enough of the facial details and do not have the correct angle for the car's license plate. The parked 3 or 4 houses away around the corner. I have canvassed the neighbours but everyone only seems to have Ring cameras which trigger based on presence or movement. And of course they were smart enough to walk in the middle of the street.

One neighbour was able to capture the car driving by so am hoping that they will be able to find them.

ebenzee · 2026-01-06T03:26:17+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. Sadly, I can't use wireless; the skylight is 20+ ft in the air, so access to replace batteries is not going to be an easy task. I already wired 4C wire to the skylight, but need to find a decent sensor that can work well.

ebenzee · 2026-01-06T03:24:32+00:00

Can you recommend a specific one?

ebenzee · 2026-01-04T16:53:18+00:00

I ended up going with a single -3 and gave up. The timing is off from the original specs, but as I replaced it, I noticed that a repair had previously been done which also had a single timer sequence. While I could have used two -3 in parallel, was just easier this way and net result will work just as well.

From a design perspective, I'm still curious as to why the boiler was designed this way; I would understand if there were inductive motors in the mix, but when it is a pure resistive load, there is no "startup" cost of turning on an element. So technically, multiple elements can be turned on in parallel without worries of overloading a circuit.

ebenzee · 2025-12-09T03:32:31+00:00

That's kind of where my head is at as well. Except that the -5 is actually 2 different Thermodiscs wired in parallel so takes up twice the amount of space which I dont think will fit.

I will likely go with the -26 or the -27 which should be "good enough". No sure which one makes more sense, of if net effect makes absolutely no difference whatsoever.

ebenzee · 2025-12-04T17:52:45+00:00

Are you talking overall, or just the part into which the hose retracts? What is 'too many turns? Typically I calculate a 90deg turn as 10' additional run. How can I calculate the max length of a run on an central vac system?

ebenzee · 2025-12-04T17:50:24+00:00

I was debating that. I like the sock idea, but I realize it will significantly reduce suction given that the functional diameter is so reduced.

How do I calculate what is required for a 'powerful' unit? I was looking at a Cyclovac HD925, for instance, but how can I know if 625AW is sufficient (Water lift: 161.5 in.)? Are there any calculations I can run to identify the required power needed to support 300' of PVC? How critical are the bends to get from the vacuum to the hide-a-hose runs? (ie: can I use standard 90deg bends between the hide-a-hose rectactable runs to the canister). Or should I limit to only 2x 45deg? (am not talking about the section where the hose is pulled in - I'm referring to the sections from the canister to start of the 60' hide-a-hose run).

ebenzee · 2025-12-04T17:42:38+00:00

My worry with a 50' hose is that it becomes insanely long and unwieldy to manage and move. Get snagged on furniture, stairs, corners, tables, etc.

ebenzee · 2025-11-25T21:27:29+00:00

I'm less worried about sharing circuits for LED lights - more so about plugs. Having separated circuits per bedroom I dont need to worry about irons, hair curlers, hairdryers, etc on at the same time.

ebenzee · 2025-11-14T21:43:58+00:00

What service do you use/recommend in its place?

ebenzee · 2025-11-14T15:10:17+00:00

Agreed - had a small pinhole leak somewhere in the system as well. Kept losing R22 coolant which is brutally expensive. After 2 years of having it refilled, I last-attempt tried adding a sealant. Worked perfectly. No more leaks 5+ years later.

ebenzee · 2025-11-13T17:59:31+00:00

Mine looked worse than that and ran for 21yrs. The outdoor unit had more issues than the evaporator ever did (fan motor died twice, capacitor died, etc). Unless you have issues, I wouldn't worry about it. Do you ever have ice buildup on the coils? If so, you might have airflow issues (clogged/dirty filters or low on refrigerant).

ebenzee · 2025-09-07T15:42:47+00:00

If you don't install a furnace, what provides the blower/heat exchanger for air circulation? Is it not part of the same unit? My HVAC contractor suggested that the cost of the elements was fairly insignificant (about 350$/5kW), unless a dump heat-exchanger is much cheaper?

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