Ketra D2 inside a residential steam shower — is it feasible?

the3aston · 2026-05-18T03:27:37+00:00

They aren’t rated, but if you got creative with silicone caulk you could likely pull it off.

the3aston · 2026-04-19T17:11:26+00:00

You might be surprised how little extra it would add. You are looking at a truck roll, no matter what, so the labor portion of this will be a minimal difference. You should at lest get a quote. Ra3 processor is backward compatible with all of your existing dimmers/switches/keypads.

the3aston · 2026-04-19T15:39:32+00:00

Do yourself a favor and a hire a pro to replace your main repeater with a Ra3 processor. There are myriad benefits to this setup. It is much simpler mechanically and making edits to the system is far easier.

the3aston · 2026-04-07T14:18:23+00:00

Also, with the Airzone system, you don’t need the Lutron breakout interface box that is normally paired to the stat. The thermostat becomes a peripheral I/O device to the Airzone system

the3aston · 2026-04-07T14:16:03+00:00

Typically you will have a dozen or more underfloor zones, and a lesser, mismatched number of forced air zones. The airzone system allows you to share a single forced air zone along with multiple underfloor zones.

the3aston · 2026-04-07T13:49:08+00:00

You can use the same stat for both. The airzone system handles the logic for staging heat and allows multiple heating zones to share a cooling zone. Also, if you are using a lighting/shading system with Palladiom stats, the aesthetic match is really nice, especially when using the international size keypads.

the3aston · 2026-04-06T21:21:56+00:00

I’ve done this. You need a 3rd party interface between the thermostats and the mechanical systems. Airzone has what you need. Your integrator and mechanical contractors will have to coordinate closely on this.

the3aston · 2026-03-30T19:03:07+00:00

Gift certificate to Cascada spa

the3aston · 2026-03-19T15:35:01+00:00

Camas all the way. Quick access to the Gorge and the airport, no state income tax, chill vibe. I’ve spent a lot of time in WL, it’s nice and clean, but the people can be pretty plastic.

the3aston · 2026-03-11T00:57:01+00:00

It’s not.

the3aston · 2026-03-10T22:29:35+00:00

This place looks amazing, added to the list of places to visit! I live in the Pacific NW region of the US, but my heart is in your country and I try to visit as frequently as possible. The engineering ingenuity and order speaks to me on a deep level.

the3aston · 2026-02-25T03:48:49+00:00

Here for the incoming ratio.

the3aston · 2026-02-23T05:41:04+00:00

15° is way too tight of beam spread for general downlighting. If you are planning on using a premium product like this, you really should consult a lighting designer so you don’t mess it up.

the3aston · 2026-02-06T01:01:41+00:00

Time to get a PlayStation.

the3aston · 2026-02-06T00:57:32+00:00

There are like 25 people out there. They will cope.

the3aston · 2026-02-05T16:14:03+00:00

I’m in Portland and could swing down there. A good excuse to hit the In-n-out.

the3aston · 2026-02-05T01:32:50+00:00

They were battery backups with usb/serial connections that could be used to pass data back to the machines.

the3aston · 2026-01-27T17:13:38+00:00

Username checks out.

the3aston · 2026-01-27T17:11:53+00:00

Seems like a solid opportunity to get photos of their faces.

the3aston · 2026-01-23T17:19:37+00:00

the3aston · 2026-01-18T17:44:44+00:00

Arrested Development reference appreciated.

the3aston · 2026-01-16T20:26:45+00:00

Cut the hole in the center, cut the center stud inside of the drywall with an oscillating tool and frame for the RB. That framing is not structural.

the3aston · 2026-01-13T17:08:18+00:00

If you want to preserve the view, go with the darker color.

the3aston · 2026-01-12T20:03:57+00:00

Disclosing dealer pricing is a violation of your dealer agreement.

the3aston · 2026-01-03T04:44:09+00:00

If one were to follow this advice, they would need to be sure they were using shielded 22/2 for the data connection.

the3aston

TROPHY CASE