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Best Circuit Protection Products

GlowGeek 100pcs Assorted Auto Car Truck Standard Blade Fuse Assortment 2A 3A 5A 7.5 A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 35A Car Boat Truck SUV Automotive Replacement Fuses
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Reviews
"Always good to have extra fuses for vehicles and RV's."
"The OCD in me also likes that it's in a box rather than what you get at the auto store in blister packs."
"Fuse installed in my internal fuse box, the installation is no problem."
"The name GlowGeek still makes me think they would glow when blown, these are not that type though."
"Not the greatest quality case, but the fuses worked fine."
"Fuses work perfect, packaging was perfect, nice compact size."
"Great set of auto fuses."
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Elk TRG2440 24VAC, 40 VA AC Transformer with PTC Fuse
Package Quantity:1 | Color:White TRG2440 Step Down Transformer, ELKTRANSFMRLIFE WTYLED 24/40VA, Elk Products,Inc. Input Voltage: 120 VAC, 60Hz, .43A, Output Voltage: 24 Volts A.C. Auto-Resetting (PTC) Fused Secondary.
Reviews
"I live in an apartment complex so, being unfamiliar with HVAC, I A) didn't know exactly where to look to see if I could use that blue wire at the furnace for a C wire and B) didn't want to be seen outside jacking with the complex, and my neighbor's possibly, HVAC stuff. Initially I'd installed a Nest because I didn't have a C wire and when I turned everything off, the Nest did not say that it needed to be connected to power, so I was worried. I worked for a little longer removing wires VERY carefully and finally realized that I had that mulitmeter and checked the voltage on the wires to find there was nothing running to them. I removed all the Nest stuff, then ran the transformer cable up which I just used some extra wire I had. The problem with Rc became that the hole for the wire was really small to only allow for the one wire. So, I ended up stripping the original Rc, which was a solid wire, and wrapping the threaded wire around the base. Pushed the Rc lead in and made sure the surrounding wires are in tight enough that nothing is exposed to touch the part of the Rc assembly that needed to be left bare to connect the transformer wire. I was also super worried about having the external transformer wire connected to the same wire that was initially providing power to the system (as stated, the wire from the transformer is wrapped around the original Rc wire), but I checked it with the multimeter afterward and it still ran the same 26 -29 VAC."
"I'd initially tried using an extra transformer from another device, but despite the fact that the documentation claims you can use any AC or DC source from 12V to 24V, I found that anything less than ~18V did not work well, and for some reason made the touch display and WiFi connectivity very finicky."
"Built like a brick yet smaller and lighter then comparable "bricks" out there."
"Screws on bottom are easy enough to wire into and is designed to make it very difficult for someone to accidently cross and shock themselves."
"I am using the to power an EcoBee3 that did not have common power readily avaliable to it."
"I couldn't give it five stars because the tab to screw down the transformer to the outlet would not allow a standard 3-prong plug to be plugged into the other outlet."
"Screw connection terminals make it easy to just cut the old cord off the non-functional unit, and reconnect it to this unit."
"I was using it to power a small RO pump, which draws far less than 40VA, and this supply quit working completely after a month."
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SCOSCHE X2WFH Single ANL Fuse Holder
Style: EWFH |. Product Packaging: Standard Packaging. 2- and 4-Position Distribution Blocks Along With A Wide Range Of Fuse Sizes.
Reviews
"The back plate is rigid and the bolts are heavy enough to put a good torque on them."
"I do wish it had a little more clearance for larger wire ends and the cover was more secure."
"Great Product."
"Holds the fuse well, but the screen printing on the top of the fuse holder covers up the fuse and you cant easily tell if the fuse has burned out."
"Works perfect with REAL 4 AWG cable."
"i will buy more of these as i buy more solar panels."
"An excellent option for fused power under the hood."
"It is necessary to bring the electrical leads straight into the fuse holder in order to get the cover on."
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Best Circuit Breakers

Q260 60-Amp Double Pole Type QP Circuit Breaker
Siemens offers a wide array of thermal-magnetic circuit breakers that are the key element for overload and short-circuit protection of your home's electrical system. While thermal-magnetic circuit breakers are the key element for overload and short-circuit protection of your electrical system, there are potentially dangerous conditions that do not involve over current. Siemens type QP circuit breakers provide easy plug-in connections in Siemens enclosures and the time saving insta-wire feature.
Reviews
"Added a 10kw heater that I also bought on Amazon to my garage so I could work out there comfortably through the winter."
"it is what it is and it is a perfect replacement."
"Very good for the money and met my expectations."
"GREAT PRODUCT, GREAT PRICE, GREAT SERVICE!"
"Great Quality working as advertised."
"Great."
"Half dimming lights, air conditioning display panel was acting weird when another light switch was turned on,some lights would not turn on at all, etc."
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Best ESD Suppressors

Transforming Technologies HG1390S - Heel Grounder - Velcro w/Elastic - 1.25" Cup - 1 Meg - Hi-Visiblility Yellow
The Transforming Technologies HG1390S Heel Grounder is constructed from durable materials and features a classic hi-visibility yellow/green hook & loop closure with an elastic insert to maximize fit and comfort.
Reviews
"Lowest cost, good quality."
"Black part of heel strap is made out of a dielectric material as measured by my meter, thus the strap does not work."
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Best Fuses

GlowGeek 100pcs Assorted Auto Car Truck Standard Blade Fuse Assortment 2A 3A 5A 7.5 A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 35A Car Boat Truck SUV Automotive Replacement Fuses
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Providing you with the friendliest customer service is our number one goal.
Reviews
"Always good to have extra fuses for vehicles and RV's."
"The OCD in me also likes that it's in a box rather than what you get at the auto store in blister packs."
"Fuse installed in my internal fuse box, the installation is no problem."
"Not the greatest quality case, but the fuses worked fine."
"Fuses work perfect, packaging was perfect, nice compact size."
"Great set of auto fuses."
"I bought these to put in my auto electrical wiring and repair bag."
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Best Gas Tube Arrestors

Skytech 9800339 AF-LMF/RVS Fireplace Remote Control for Modulating Flame of Gas Log Fireplaces
Style: Flame Modulating |. Color: Remote On/Off |. Size: No Display. Manual On/Off gas valve kit with On/Off/Hi/Med/Lo flame modulating remote control.
Reviews
"The pilot stays lit even when we forget to close the fireplace and the remote is such a nice feature."
"Although bought several months ago, just installed it."
"Another delight in my life this winter - to enjoy evening fireplace atmosphere without cumbersome lighting action formerly required."
"Perfect solution to having to kneel down and light the fireplace each time."
"very nice product and fairly easy to install."
"We ordered one that had to be returned and then had to return the replacement."
"I had to replace the pilot flame sensor within two weeks of installation."
"I bought this item because i was informed it would hook up to the remote i have, but it came without the solenoid."
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Best Thermistors

Anycubic NTC 3950 100K Thermistor with 1 Meter Wiring and Female Pin Head for RepRap 3D Printer Heatbed or Hot End Pack of 5PCS
- Wiring insulation: high temperature teflon/PTFE.
Reviews
"Works perfectly on my 3D printer and have the rest for spares."
"Needed a replacement previous Thermistor cracked been running for 3 months now with no problems."
"Worked as a replacement for a failing 100k thermistor on a 3d printer."
"Great thermistor!"
"Great Thermistor and includes 2 pin female connector!"
"Bought these to replace the thermistor that was in my Monoprice Mini with e3d v6 head. My first attempt at making this work was to cement the thermistor in to a motherboard standoff and then screw that in to the screw hole on the block."
"Replacement has worked great on my 3D printer."
"4 more then I need, but now I have spares..."
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Best Varistors

Uxcell a15060900ux0983 5 Piece 5D-15 NTC MOV Varistor Voltage Dependent Resistors
The Voltage Dependent Resistor is designed to protect equipments against transient voltage spikes.
Reviews
"GOOD REPAIR PART."
"Wasn't the problem but works great."
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Best Optoelectronic Products

Levoit Elana Himalayan Salt Lamp, Natural Himilian Hymalain Pink Salt Rock Lamps(8-11 lbs,7.5-10"Height),Hymilian Sea Crystals Night Light with Touch Dimmer Switch,Best Christmas Decorations & Gifts
Specification: Power input:120v/60Hz. Power Source:Plug in. Bulbs: 15 Watt E12 Socket Incandescent Light Bulbs. Safer Touch Dimmer Switch(US 120v only): Definitely safer than other brands that has potential fire hazard.It comes with patented touch dimmer switch to adjust brightness and match the ambiance.It has 6.6ft power cord and two extra 15 watt bulbs. 2 Years Warranty, 2 extra replacement bulbs included(the replacement bulb is in stock for purchase,just search:levoit light bulbs). The Natural Salt Night Light: When lit with the included 15 watt incandescent light bulb, it gives a warm amber glow, creating a romantic vibe and boost your mood.
Reviews
"I also have the Natural Solutions salt inhaler which has helped with my breathing issues."
"Ours is rather flat on the top, but I realize the shape is bound to vary with each item, so not much can be done about that."
"I purchased this as a second salt lamp since I like the one I received for Christmas so much."
"I received my first salt lamp from my daughter as a Christmas gift."
"wasn't broken or smashed to bits like some other lamps - it's much bigger than others I have purchased."
"Also, the light is more red than pink and does not produce enough light to replace a traditional lamp for those curious."
"At first I loved this salt lamp and even bought more as gifts but then after I had it about 4 - 5 weeks the dimmer switch quit working and so now it doesn't work and hasn't since last September/October 2017."
"This salt lamp was incredibly light in color, which resulted in a bright light rather than a soft glow."
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Best Semiconductor Products

PROZOR Digital to Analog Converter 192kHz DAC Supports Volume control Digital Coaxial SPDIF Toslink to Analog Stereo L/R RCA 3.5mm Jack Audio Adapter for PS3 XBox HDDVD PS4 Home Cinema Systems AV Amps
Introduction: This decoder is designed for professional audio signal processing.It can easily convert Coaxial or Toslink interface to RCA analog audio interface and 3.5mm headphone jack.Professional audio amplifier chip and volume adjusting switch are designed for driving your headphone directly and adjusting the output volume. Specification: Support Audio Format: PCM. Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 105DB. Separating Degree(1KHZ): 94DB. Response Frequency: 20Hz~20KHz -0.2db. THD+N: -90DB. Total Harmonic Distortion(THD): 10Hz~20KHz 0.25-0.065%. Blocking Time: 0.577Fs. Sampling Rate: 32~192 KHz. Bit Rate: 16~24 Bit. Input Electrical Level: ±0.3V. Output Electrical Level: 3V. Maximum Output Power: 0.3W. Earphone Output Power: 0-250mW. Storage Temperature Range: -60-150℃. Operating Humidity Range: 10% - 80%RH(No Condensation). Storage Humidity Range: 5- 90%RH(No Condensation). ESD Protection Human Body Model: ±8kV(Air-gap Discharge) ±4kV(Contact Discharge). Case Dimension: 70×60×20(mm). Weight: 120g. Product Shell: Metel Case. Product Color: Black. 【192KHz DAC Converter】PROZOR Digital to Analog Audio Converter, Converts coaxial or toslink digital PCM audio signals to analog L/R RCA and 3.5mm Jack audio simultaneously ( not capable of being reversed).
Reviews
"This converter box is all you need to connect your stereo headphones to a TV that does NOT come with a 3.5 mm port but instead features a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port. After removing the caps, you plug one end into the port labeled “digital audio out” or “digital optical audio out” or “SPDIF” on your TV and plug the other end into the port labeled “SPDIF” on the Prozor box."
"This allows me to keep my HDMI cable plugged in to the monitor and send a stereo cord to the PC to share the speakers on my desk."
"MBP (mini toslink audio out) --> (toslink audio in) PROZOR DAC --> (RCA in) JBL SPEAKERS. If you want to use this DAC to connect external speakers like the JBL above, then you need to check some things. Check if it supports optical out by going to About this Mac --> System Report --> Hardware Audio and check to see if you see S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio Output. Also, don't make the mistake of purchasing the little brother version PROZOR Digital to Analog Converter DAC Digital SPDIF Toslink to Analog Stereo Audio L/R Converter Adapter with Optical Cable for PS3 XBox HD DVD PS4 Home Cinema Systems AV Amps Apple TV if you want to be able to control the volume!"
"Since the optical audio output is a line level output, there is no control for its level (volume) on the TV. The audio amplifier in the Prozor takes care of that and provides a volume control."
"I did have an issue with the included optical cable."
"At the last minute I plugged the usb power cable into a usb charger and it worked."
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Best Fiber Optic Products

Hilitchi 635 Pcs 40 Pin 2.54mm Pitch Single Row Pin Headers,Dupont Connector Housing Female,Dupont Male/Female Pin Connector Kit
****Recommended Accessories: B016B39EPQ \ B01D9KISHY (Search "B016B39EPQ or B01D9KISHY" in the Amazon search box) Package Quantity: 1. Dupont Jumper Wire Cable Male Pin Connector x 210Pcs. 13. 10Pcs x 40 Pin 2.54mm Pitch Single Row Right Angle PCB Pin Headers.
Reviews
"Excellent assortment of connectors."
"These are good quality."
"It arrived exactly as described and works exactly as expected."
"Quality product."
"Good kit, no problems."
"A great selection of connectors!"
"I needed these parts for a nema 17 stepper motor."
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Best Electromechanical Products

Sensi Smart Thermostat, Wi-Fi, UP500W, Works with Amazon Alexa
Designed to work with the wires you already have, Sensi thermostat does not require a common wire (c-wire) in many cases, so it is compatible with most heating and cooling systems* (U.S. and Canada only). Set your Sensi thermostat to automatically adjust your homes temperature for location-based temperature control with geofencing, or quickly create a 7-day schedule to reduce wasteful heating and cooling when no one is home. Integrates with Amazon Alexa for voice control and Wink smart home platforms, and works with Google Assistant and Google Home using the free Wink app.
Reviews
"In my research I learned that my primary complaint the Nest - that the temperature swing was too wide - was addressed by Sensi's "cycle rate" setting. Nest's no-button design is cool, but using a thermostat is not a lecture in UX minimalism, and black-and-chrome doesn't really disappear into the background of my home (white trim and all). Granted, we didn't also install a second Nest to have more temperature sensors, and we didn't buy their $200 talking smoke detectors which also report environmental statistics back to the thermostat. Most people won't care about this but being a network security engineer, I'm impressed that the thermostat has exactly 0 open TCP ports, outbound communication is with one IP, and total traffic is very modest."
"--. I had been wanting to get a WiFi Thermostat for a long time now, but I held off because I was worried that I would buy one that wouldn't be compatible with my home or that I wouldn't be able to figure out how to install it. You select the wires that your current thermostat has, and then the app tells you what to label them and where they will go in the new thermostat. I had never replaced a thermostat before, and it took me under 30 minutes (which includes unboxing, looking for screwdriver, looking for AC unit shut off switch, watching how-to videos included with the app, etc). The app is handy because it also tells you your local Hi and Low temps from the forecast as well as the humidity in your home, upcoming schedule, set temp, actual temp, and the background is either blue, red, or grey depending on if your system is on Cool, Heat, or off at the moment. The only thing this is missing is a few more advanced options for the app, such as specific alerts (like if the temperature is changed manually, I would like to be able to get an instant alert on my phone) and an air filter change reminder that can be set for a certain amount of time (like 1, 2, or 3 months)."
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Best Thermal Management Products

Noctua NH-D15 6 heatpipe with Dual NF-A15 140mm fans
The NH-D15 features two of Noctua's premium class NF-A15 140mm fans. 6 heatpipe dual radiator design.
Reviews
"I installed this cooler on my ASUS Sabertooth X99 along with ADATA DDR4-2800 32GB RAM. Using silent PWM profile from the Motherboard I had I can keep my 4.2GHz 5820K cool with merely a 240RPM. The cooler may have some fitment issues with tall RAM heatspreader."
"HUGE, it's HUGE. Does it's job as described."
"What a difference over the stock AMD cooling fan (that sounded like a small jet engine in my living room). No big deal, just do not unscrew the 4 mounting screws at the same time, the back plate will fall off."
"I have: - ASUS X99-A/USB 3.1 LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard. - Intel Core i7-5820K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W Desktop Processor BX80648I75820K. I went through 2 heat sinks on my Intel i7."
"Knocked 20C degrees off my CPU temp vs. the Intel RTS2011LC liquid cooler for my overclocked i7-3960X, even without the optional second fan."
"My system makes minimal noise but I can't tell if any is from the cpu fan as the case has 2 fans and two disk drives always running."
"I was about to get a different brand of liquid cooler when I read the Maximum PC "Best of the Best" article and they recommended the Noctua as the best air cooler. I've lost count of the number of boxes I've built over the years and the corresponding number of coolers I've installed. I was able install it in no time and immediately noticed that my PC was not only quieter but also ran cooler by about 6 degree Celsius."
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Best Interconnects

TP-Link Smart Plug, No Hub Required, Wi-Fi, Control your Devices from Anywhere, Works with Alexa and Google Assistant (HS100)
Just plug a device into the Smart Plug and connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Reviews
"I set this up on my Alexa and the Kasa app in less than 30 minutes start to finish."
"TP-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Plug HS100 Review. A couple of weeks ago, I purchased a Smart Plug (HS100) to confirm that the product works with Alexa (Amazon Echo) and provides easy, reliable, secure remote control of plugged-in devices. A Smart Plug contains a microprocessor which can be programmed and controls a power switch which may be monitored using an app. * * *. [...]. How to connect my TP-LINK Smart Plug to my home network via Kasa? If you want to use the Smart Plug with Alexa (Remote Control), setup a TP-LINK (Cloud / P2P registry server) account; and, after receiving an email activation message, login; otherwise, you may Skip setting up an account for just local control. With your iPhone on a local 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection, open Kasa and then: (a) plug Smart Plug into an AC outlet; (b) Add Device > SMART PLUG and follow the instructions; (c) which say to go to your iPhone's Wi-Fi settings and connect to the Smart Plug's Wi-Fi network and then return to Kasa; (d) customize your Plug -- with a unique name, etc. ; and (e) connect the Plug to your local Wi-Fi (with or without Remote Control, but Alexa requires Remote Control enabled). To use a Smart Plug with Alexa: A. B. Scroll down Smart Home and near the bottom tap Discover devices (search your Wi-Fi LAN) to add your named Smart Plug, which will then be listed. • Covers both outlets if plugged into bottom outlet; covers upper edge of bottom outlet if plugged into top outlet, making bottom outlet unusable. I searched UL's Online Certifications Directory (database) and found a listing: XACN.E481494 Miscellaneous Controls Operating Control, Smart Plug, Model(s) HS100, HS110 Last Updated on 2016-03-29. The manufacturer stated: "In order to control your Smart Plug remotely, a TP-LINK Cloud Account is required. Your Cloud Account is safe and secured, and remote access to your Smart Plug is controlled solely by you through the Kasa App. Cloud accounts and Cloud servers are an industry standard for Smart Plugs and Smart Home devices." "The Smart Plug does not hand over or transmit any password information to us; It receives Wi-Fi profile information from your phone during setup, in order to connect the Smart Plug to your router." New packaging has UL certification mark, as well as new graphics and description: old "Wi-Fi SMART PLUG" vs. new "Smart Wi-Fi Plug;" old FC and RoHS marks vs. new UL and RoHS marks; model and part number unchanged. The Smart Plugs work with Alexa."
"Go to the TP-LINK support site for full instructions and to the Alexa app if you're using an Echo to control the switches. That menu is accessed in Kasa with this process after the controller is initially set up: From Kasa's home page tap the device name; a screen for that device appears, with selections for Schedule, Away, Timer, an off/on button and at the top right corner an icon that looks like three little sliders."
"In comparison, the Leviton switch was 20 degrees warmer which is warm enough to notice. It works great, but isn't as intuitive as the Leviton switch which allows you to use the upper/lower section to turn it on/off. I found the power to be about 0.5 W when the switch is off or 1.62 W when the switch is on. This was 3 times less power when the switch was off when compared to the Leviton switch (1.86W whether on or off)."
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Best Passive Components

GE 33692 Attic Mount HD Antenna - Long Range - Compact Design with Mount for VHF / UHF Channels - 60 Mile Range
Antenna reception range is based on a line of sight signal path from the TV broadcast towers to your home. Watch FREE High-Definition TV broadcasts from networks such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, Univision, CW, PBS and more!
Reviews
"Also bought the 4 Port Cable TV/HDTV/Digital Amplifier Internet Modem Signal Booster Internet AMP for another $26.17, then off to Home Depot for 25 feet of electrical wire, an outlet box, GFCI outlet, and outlet cover. Now I have ALL the local channels over the air (OTA) and Netflix, Amazon Video, and a bunch of other streaming apps on my smart TV if I want them."
"I picked a heading with the most antennas and then averaged the heading from all of the antennas in that general direction. Now a lot of these channels are terrible, but they're also free, so... All in all I'm very happy with my purchase. I pick up all of the major broadcast networks, a few cool random networks, and some junk channels."
"There are a couple of towers a bit farther out (down in the Akron/Canton area- I'm in Northeast Ohio in Chardon). Before I installed this GE antenna in the attic, I tested it on the main floor of the house. On ground level, in the front room, I pointed it out the window toward the broadcast towers and I could not believe the signal I got! I had to move and adjust the antenna to get signals for other channels, but it demonstrated that it's reception was quite good. I hooked it into my antenna's signal amp (it only gives me a 10 dB bump) and went back downstairs to test. Because I have a long cable run from the antenna to the splitter, I need the signal amp. For its size and lightweight design, I was extremely surprised at how much signal this antenna collects. So, my antenna is pointed at approximately 240 degrees in order to receive broadcasts from Cleveland stations. (My antenna is pointed approximately in that direction - WSW - and I'm receiving broadcasts from Cleveland, Akron, and Canton stations). It'll be interesting to see how the performance of the GE 34792 antenna changes as the weather warms up and the trees fill in. Update 2/18/2015 - Channel 33 out of Youngstown is no longer being consistently received (the signal comes and goes). This certainly can be chalked up to atmospheric conditions because the antenna is not pointed toward that broadcast tower. However, with the antenna pointed toward Cleveland and Akron towers, I'm getting rock solid reception. This explains why I was always adjusting the RCA ANT-751, a more directional antenna whose signal reception was more narrow and focused. In fact, it's more in line (west) with Cleveland towers (where the antenna is pointed) than 17 and 23 (which are farther south). So, it appears the solution to grabbing Channel 49 is to simply upgrade my signal amplifier (due to my long cable run from attic to basement). Still, it's nice to know if the signal amplifier stops working, I don't have to run out and purchase a new one right away. Again, the only Cleveland station not received (signal amp disconnected) is 55 (CW Network). Update 12/10/2015 - A rather large fog blanketed the area last Saturday evening. I realize that atmospheric conditions can come into play and this particular change in the weather had me scratching my head."
"paired along with PCT 1-PORT BI-DIRECTIONAL CABLE TV HDTV AMPLIFIER SIGNAL BOOSTER WITH PASSIVE RETURN PATH to get an extra 15DB i crossed my fingers, ordered and shipped to her aunts place. on 12/27 i went over then and pulled her cable line from the splitter, added 25 feet of coax and ran it into the attic over head."
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Best Lighting Components

Philips Hue White A19 60W Equivalent Smart Bulb Starter Kit (Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant)
They are pre-paired with the Hue Bridge, which allows you to control smart-bulb-equipped lamps and overhead lights via the Philips Hue App.
Reviews
"Searching Amazon for additional WHITE bulbs that were compatible with the HUE Bridge was confusing and ultimately pointless (and I've never felt like that - they usually have everything). In case you are struggling to find the white wireless bulbs for the HUE Bride, search for Model: 455295 / SKU: 4374300. If you are using with Echo, make sure to create "Groups" and name the groups something simple, like "Living Room"."
"You can either install smart switches, which would in turn control all of the bulbs connected to that switch. First of all, these bulbs are the white spectrum dimmer bulbs in the Hue set. It offers things like bulb grouping (for designating rooms, mainly), time programming (turn the lights on to 25% at 5:30pm, for the cat :3), and location/proximity triggers (when you detect my phone is nearby, turn the lights on. The one thing the app does right is that it offers a master on/off switch for all of your bulbs at the top no matter where you are in it. If the source for the bulb is turned off and then back on, the bulb will behave as a normal lightbulb. There are things that I could envision doing with the Hue switches, color bulbs, motion detectors, voice commands etc."
"I recently decided to see what the whole commotion was in regards to an "Automated Home." It's quick, responsive, pairs with Alexa in no time at all, and the best thing yet; it's almost endlessly upgradable (for the normal sized home, that is.). if you have been throwing the idea of automating your home around, and have a couple houndred dollars lying around (I automated pretty much everything for around $400 which includes the Amazon Dots for a few different rooms), pull the trigger."
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Best Electronic Component Sensors

Black & Decker TLD100 Thermal Leak Detector
Cut down on wasteful spending with the help of the Thermal Leak Detector from Black and Decker .The TLD100 is an infrared sensor that finds these leaks along walls, molding, ductwork and more. The Black & Decker thermal leak detector helps you increase the efficiency of your home's insulation by finding leaky areas that can lead to higher heating and cooling bills. Easy-to-Read Color Coding and Screen The thermal leak detector makes it easy to monitor your home's energy efficiency by finding areas that let heat out and cold air in. Cut Energy Bills and Improve Your Home's Efficiency Sealing the leaks and improving insulation in your home can help you save as much as 20 percent on your heating and cooling bills. Sold with a 5-step guide to fixing basic energy leaks and comes with the thermal leak detector.
Reviews
"In fact, I am adding a photo from a $250 thermal camera that works with an iPhone 5 to show an example of insulation failure on a high wall in my house that I would have zero chance of finding with the Black and Decker."
"This thermal detector was an essential tool while we were insulating and sealing our drafty old house in New Orleans. After that he was the first one to grab the thermal detector, and he has since purchased one for himself and expanded his business to include thermal sealing!"
"The final straw before I returned it was when I could feel gusts of cold air in my basement coming out from around a wooden panel board that wasn't doing jack, and this thing was acting exactly like it did every other time, showing a degree or two colder."
"Pros. Measurement field lights up with red when fluctuation is detected. There is also a temperature reading on the detector. You can adjust the temperature fluctuation. battery operated. It is eye opening to see the place were heat/cool is escaping. Cons. You have work to do to get problems corrected."
"The color coding that it uses helps one grasp easily temperature difference around what is being measured."
"Find out if any machine at work has cooling problems from across the room, just by shining the light on each."
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Best Decade Boxes

Extech 380400 Resistance Decade Box
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Reviews
"I tested this against a calibrated resistance decade box with a calibrated meter."
"Resistance levels were spot on, at every level."
"very good, no problem it all."
"Works really well for occasional use."
"This is a great item to have when prototyping electrical circuits."
"Basically every decade is within 1% precision scale."
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