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Weatherized Cover Enables the Installation and Use of a Decora-Style Wall-mounted Device Outdoors
The Niles WDC-100 Single-Gang Outdoor Decora-Style Switch/Outlet Cover allows you to protect a switch or an outlet from harsh outdoor conditions. It features a tough plastic construction that can be painted and is resistant to impacts and sunlight. The cover a neoprene gasket provides a seal for both device openings and edges, locking out moisture from rain, snow, and ice. A simple latch locks the cover into place when closed and can be opened at the press of a button.
This product is also available in double-gang design
INSTEON Customer Builds Automatic Chicken Coop : Make Magazine
This DIY project publication with a focus on modifications, hacks and other inspiring inventions. This volume (available on newsstands April 20) focuses on everything remote control. We discovered an INSTEON user-created an “Automatic Chicken Coop”. You can check it out in their digital magazine:
Make Magazine: Technology on your time
Pretty Cool! What do you think?
Push Button On/Off Control for Two Pairs of Speakers from a Convenient Wall-Mounted Switch
The Niles AB-2D A, B or A+B Selector for Two Pair of Speakers is a wall-mount, Decora-style A, B or A+B speaker selector. The unit has one amplifier input and two speaker pair outputs. With the AB-2D, you can select an amplifier to play into either pair of loudspeakers (A or B), or both pairs simultaneously (A+B). It features self-cleaning, silver-plated switch contacts assure many years of trouble-free use, and a printed circuit board design uses no hand wiring, assuring high reliability. The circuit board connectors can accommodate up to 14 gauge wire, making the AB-2D compatible with most ‘high definition’ speaker cables. Interchangeable Decora inserts (sold separately) can be used for fast, easy color change. It has been 100% tested, electronically and acoustically, for frequency response, distortion and power handling. The isolated left and right channel grounds make it safe for use with any amplifier. It May be used with 4, 6, or 8 ohm speaker systems and is ideal for both home and commercial sound installations. This product includes a matching Decora-style wall plate.
This product is also available in white.
