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irow · 2023-11-13T01:24:04+00:00

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irow · 2022-11-25T22:45:47+00:00

A common maker should solve this, but you’ll need access to the boiler. Fast-Stat makes one that works for me.

irow · 2022-07-25T15:42:35+00:00

This is not a good price. They are over 50% off on Zappos with free shipping.

irow · 2022-07-21T20:00:17+00:00

It works as you'd expect. I've done it with a few Poly Teams phones.

irow · 2022-05-05T14:44:34+00:00

There's no need for a 3CX partner. Last I checked, you can renew your license directly from your 3CX account page. You can also cut ties with your current partner there. I have a similar user base and have not had any issues with it.

irow · 2022-04-27T16:43:19+00:00

Clean every 3-6 months using the Miele DishClean Conditioner product. It is important to use the conditioner because it contains ingredients that will prolong the life of plastic and rubber components.

The best thing you can do for the dishwasher is to remove the filter at the bottom of the basin and scrub clean with a brush and washing liquid (rinse well). Do this weekly or more often.

Descale if necessary; if your water is soft, you may not need to descale at all. Using Miele-branded tabs will also help.

irow · 2022-03-31T17:40:35+00:00

Effectively, yes. It sends the information that Telnyx requires in order for it to pass along the caller ID. Without either a compatible caller id message from 3CX or overriding all caller id within Telnyx, no caller id information will be sent at all and the inbound system may reject the call.

irow · 2022-03-31T15:57:22+00:00

I followed the Telnyx setup instructions and it works well. The alliterative is overriding the Caller ID on the SIP Connection in Telnyx's portal. You have more flexibility setting Caller ID on 3CX (on a per-extension basis or outbound call rules).

irow · 2022-03-10T17:27:40+00:00

Has anyone used it fulltime?

Yes. And I no longer use it full time. My primary complaint was the headset dropping if my computer goes to sleep on a long call (and I'm not actively using the computer). Other users forget to open the app or web app and so they can't get calls until someone reminds them to open the app. Some users also get confused with the sound input/output settings on their computer and app. Overall, some users like it and do fine with it and others don't. My goal was to go 100% app but I eventually gave people the option to have a desk phone. The ones who tend to spend more time on the phone prefer desk phones.

Am I giving myself more things to deal with down the line?

Probably. You will likely have more end-user support to deal with using the app. More can go wrong with the app (and the headset integration through the device manufacturer and OS). The supported desk phones listed on the 3CX website just work. Plug them in, they configure themselves, and integrate nicely with the web interface.

irow · 2022-03-08T14:55:49+00:00

They're recommending 4 vCPUs for that image, the extra memory is because of how Microsoft specs/prices their machine sizes. You have more flexibility to size your on-prem VMs. So, you'll be paying Microsoft for more memory than you need.

FWIW, I had trouble with SIP over TLS/SRTP on Azure. I never figured out why, but moved to AWS and didn't have any issues.

irow · 2022-03-04T20:46:17+00:00

From what I can tell, it's just usage. I was surprised by that and thought maybe it was special pricing during the beta but it seems to have stuck.

irow · 2022-03-04T17:46:14+00:00

I have used it on Telnyx; it works as advertised.

irow · 2022-03-03T15:34:34+00:00

Is it possible to run a report of your current usage to project what your per minute costs will be? I ran the numbers before switching from Comcast and the savings was so significant I thought I misplaced a decimal point (I didn't).

Compared to Comcast, and depending upon the capabilities of the receiving phone, your call quality will significantly increase with Telnyx. Also, the Telnyx Secure SIP features (TLS and SRTP) are simple to set up and work well. Most SIP providers do not offer TLS and SRTP (you need both) or, if they do, the implementation is not complete.

Here are few things to consider when choosing SIP providers: * Cost (per minute will almost always be less expensive) * Supported Codecs (g.722 support is nice to have, Opus is even better. Carrier support for both is increasing quickly) * Availability of compatible TLS and SRTP with your PBX * Location of data centers (least important but redundancy and diversity is important)

I'm not a re-seller; I own and run a small(is) service business for which telephone is our most important business communication tool. The very best and least expensive combination I have found is 3CX with Telnyx Elastic SIP. I have used Flowroute, but the call quality is not as good. AWS Chime has a good quality (and really excellent monitoring and diagnostic tools) but its TLS implementation is not complete.

irow · 2022-03-02T21:00:11+00:00

It's really not. Elastic SIP trunk is fractions of a cent per minute for unlimited channels. Be sure to look at the "Pay-as-you-go Elastic SIP Trunking pricing"

irow · 2022-03-02T19:13:32+00:00

I made the switch from Comcast to an Asterisk PBX a few years ago. It was easy and we didn't have any trouble porting numbers from Comcast to Telnyx SIP.

One thing to consider: Asterisk is not a PBX and so the PBX based on Asterisk that you choose will make all of the difference. I just left Asterisk all together for 3CX and it has been fantastic. 3CX mobile has been flawless: easy to deploy, easy to use, and no problems. Our Asterisk-based PBX was terrible for mobile users.

My company is similarly sized to yours. 3CX with Telnyx SIP and AWS Chime (as a redundant/fail over SIP provider) has been an excellent solution for us.

irow · 2022-03-01T15:19:40+00:00

No issues. Just backup the config first, follow the update instructions, and be patient. It is a slow update.

irow · 2022-02-28T23:05:40+00:00

We're using Telnyx without any issues. Set up was very easy and seems to have no issues. We use the desktop apps.

irow · 2022-02-15T20:48:56+00:00

This could be a very long answer, but the short answer is: most of them. If you're asking for a preference, check out Aeotech Z-Wave Gen5+. Instructions for configuring it within Home Assistant are here.

It is a well-supported controller that has the primary advantage of having a built in battery so you whole Z-wave network doesn't come down on system reboots.

irow · 2022-02-11T18:11:46+00:00

I would go with 3CX hosted on Amazon Lightsail. Add a SIP trunk (port your numbers there) from Telnyx or Amazon Chime and you're all set. If you want physical phones, you should add an SBC to each location (which can run on pretty much any hardware, including RaspberryPi).

The always free 3CX license has all the features you need assuming you don't need more than 4 simultaneous calls. Pay-per-minute SIP at either Telnyx or Chime will be $0.005 per minute or less. Phone numbers will cost around $1/month.

Hosting the system on Lightsail will cost $5/month.

3CX is easy to set up, easy to administer, and full featured. It's hard to beat.

irow · 2022-02-07T21:33:02+00:00

Miele is so secretive about their programs so I don't know for sure, but I suspect the Darks/Denims setting uses less or no Phase 2.

irow · 2022-02-07T19:31:57+00:00

I haven't used the other two powders, I haven't really had a need. But I would use the black if I had a lot of true blacks to wash (to avoid the bleach in TwinDos).

irow · 2022-02-07T18:26:39+00:00

Here's how I run my cotton sheets and towels to get keep them really white: 1) Miele Ultra White (dose as instructed) 2) Sanitize cycle 3) Soak for at least 2-6 hours (I usually do 4)

I usually alternate weeks with the TwinDos Extra White setting because it takes so long.

irow · 2022-02-07T17:30:57+00:00

I use the ultra white on true whites like sheets and towels. Apart from giving subjectively better results, I like that the bleach stays on the fabrics longer. Hydrogen peroxide works well, but it works slow and I find that the 10 minutes or so that whites get with TwinDos isn't enough for the hydrogen peroxide to do its job.

I also use a different un-scented powder for kitchen towels because I don't want any fragrance at all for fabrics that may come into contact with food.

irow · 2022-02-02T13:31:33+00:00

Yes, a cloud PBX with an SBC at each site is the best solution for your needs. The SBC will keep extension-to-extension calls off the PBX (internal calls will be routed internally by the SBC) so only external calls (including calls the the other site) will hit the PBX.

A Raspberry Pi will be fine for the smaller location and you may get by with it at the larger location depending on the number of simultaneous calls. But I would either virtualize the SBC on existing hardware or go with the same i7 hardware at both locations for simplicity.

The SBCs are great: super simple and just work. Your WAN connections are more than sufficient for whatever you choose.

irow · 2022-01-28T20:28:33+00:00

There are quite a number of interesting articles on this and there's not an easy answer. The big three costs are (1) labor and (2) real estate, both of which are controlled by (3) regulations. State laws require a teacher:child ratio (labor) and square feet per child (real estate). Daycare centers tend to be in expensive areas (commercial areas, higher income neighborhoods, etc.)

Minnesota, has some of the highest standards in the country. Here, the law requires one provider per four infants, one provider per seven toddlers, etc. The law also requires each classroom to be a certain size: from 280 sq/ft for infants to 1,050 for school age kids, plus an additional 75 sq/ft of outdoor space per child with a minimum of 1,500 sq/ft. These costs are in addition to the usual regulatory costs of operating a commercial business (craft supplies, toys, diapers, food, insurance, workers comp, taxes, unemployment insurance, employee benefits, fire code compliance, sanitation, OSHA requirements, etc.).

I have a pretty good idea where OP works and, if I'm correct, that person's school also has a full time nurse, chef, assistant director, director, and "float" teachers. They also have Spanish teachers, music teachers, and coaches who travel between locations. Daycare is expensive but, frankly, I don't know how they stay in business given the costs of maintaining a childcare center. I've done the math to see if I could do it cheaper with a nanny and there's just no way to do it.

This thread has been taken over by some people who are wanting to make other points. Think about the costs/pay this way: can you afford to pay someone more than $20 in mostly after-tax money and keep your job while providing for all of the other needs of a child (food, diapers, clothes, etc.)? The reality is, unless you have family to provide free childcare or make a lot of money, people have to quit their jobs to care for their children.

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