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Wireless Security Door Phone Intercom

posted May 25, 2010 11:48 AM by Alan Mackenzie   [

updated May 25, 2010 2:21 PM ]

 

Features:

· Outdoor unit runs on 4 x AA batteries (energy saving circuit, lasts up to 1 year)
· 240v power adaptor included for indoor unit
· 1.8Ghz digital interference free wireless operation
· Adjustable volume
· Up to 150m working distance
· Suit a variety of applications
· Outdoor unit suit wall mount or flush mount

Measurement:
Outdoor unit: 11cm (W) x 16cm (H) x 5cm (D) approx
Indoor unit: 10cm (W) x 22cm (H) approx

Got my older kid to purchase this off Ebay for me, $89.99 + $11.90 postage
(I don’t have a credit/debit card…never used a ATM thingo)

We have a high front fence with gates and the top pad bolt is always closed so people have trouble just getting to our front door to ring the doorbell. It’s quite a journey (from upstairs) to go down the stairs, out the front door and up the driveway to open the gate only to discover it’s someone who wants to swap your power, gas, phone or internet.
Now all we have to do is look out the balcony window and talk to them over the intercom – no thanks.

Previous to this I tried out the ALDI wireless doorbell.

ALDI Wireless Doorbell $12.99

 

 
  • Adjustable to three operation modes
  • 100m range for transmission
  • Includes table stand and wall bracket and wall mount
    •  
    Purchased this on Friday night, unpacked, installed batteries and had a play with it, not bad so put aside on the counter with a view to install next to front gates over the weekend. Some time during the early hours of the morning the thing went beserk making all sorts of noises that did not even remotely resemble any of the 16 melodies – OMG. Repack this "product of the week" back into the box and tape docket to the side for return and refund.
     
    Checkout my final soultion for the front gates.

    GMC 24V 2 Speed Cordless Hammer

    GTX1850K / GTX2450K
    • 2-Speed Gearbox
    • Hammer Action
    • 13mm Single Sleeve Chuck
    • Adjustable Side Handle with Rubber Grip
    • 20-Stage Clutch
    • Variable Speed and Reverse
    • 2 Battery Packs
    • Battery Indicator Displays 5 Levels of Charge
    • Extensive Rubber Over-moulding
    • 50 Piece Accessory Kit
    • Includes Kitbox

    Specifications:

    • Voltage: 18 V/ 24 V
    • No Load Speed: 1250 RPM
    • Chuck Capacity: 13 mm
    • Chuck Type: Keyless
    • Torque Settings: 20
    • Batteries: 2
    • Charge Time: 3-5 Hours
    • Tool Weight: 2.1/ 2.4 kg
    Purchased from Bunnings a couple of years ago for (I think) $139.00.
    Great buy, heaps of grunt, hammer drill’s into brickwork easily.
    With two 24V batteries you are set to go for the day.
    Global Machinery Co went into receivershipin in 2008 – pity

    Ozito 14.4V Cordless Drill Kit 2 Batteries

    posted May 25, 2010 3:41 PM by Alan Mackenzie

     

     
    OZCD144V1BK
     
    FEATURES
    14.4V
    Allows cordless convenience
    Variable speed reversing
    Allows user to control the speed of the drill as well as reverse the direction of rotation
    Soft grip handle
    Ergonomic and less fatigue for the user
    Torque control
    Controls the amount of power being distributed from the drill
    State of charge indicator
    You can establish current battery charge
    Built In LED light
    Allows to use in corners or not well lit up areas

     

    Purchased this from Bunnings about 12 months ago, the batteries are starting to show signs of not holding a charge.

    ALDI Toaster with Browning Gauge $19.99

    • Wide slots
    • High lift function
    • Frozen, reheat and cancel functions
    • Browning gauge display (light to dark)
    • Slide out crumb tray
    This would have to be the worst toaster ever made! This "toaster" was designed to do one half of the bread. OK…so you turn it over to do the rest only to find that the bit that got done the first time gets zapped again! how can that be??? The final result is one half lightly toasted and the other burnt.
    It went back the next day. No problem, we have a house full of ALDI stuff and only returned a few items.
     

    Imation Apollo Portable 500GB USB Hard Drive

     

    The Imation Apollo 2.5" Portable Hard Drive offers high-capacity mobile storage for data, photos, music and videos. It’s a pocket-sized device that is lightweight and stylish yet extremely durable. Available in midnight-black brushed surface with chrome detailing.The Apollo Portable Hard Drive is fully USB 2.0 powered, and no additional power supply is required. A blue data transfer indicator lights when data transfer is in process.The Apollo Portable Hard Drive comes with easy-to-use Total Media Backup software compatible with both PC and Mac.
     

    Features

    • Ultra Slim Design – Designed to fit in the palm of your hand or slip into your pocket, the Apollo Portable Hard Drive offers a unique combination of sleek styling and compact size.
    • Backup Software – The Apollo Portable Hard Drive comes with easy-to-install, easy-to-use Total Media backup™ software that is preconfigured to backup data, photos, music and video. Designed for use with PC or Mac, you can select backup, schedule, synchronise and restore functions with a quick click of the mouse.
    • USB 2.0 Powered – The drive is fully USB 2.0 powered. No external power supply is required.

    I purchased the Imation Apollo Portable 500GB USB Hard Drive for the AKAI AD181X set top box from JB Hi-Fi for $109 as advertised in their catalogue. When I went to buy they were $139 so I said to the nice lady serving me I want that for $109 as per the current catalogue, she was not sure and got someone else involved to discuss and while they were doing that I brought up their website on a Apple Mac (LOL) and they agreed $109 was OK so I had a win.

    Akai AD181X High Definition Set Top Box with PVR Function

     
     $109.00
     
    •    Allows you to receive free-to-air digital broadcasts in both standard definition and high definition
    •    Record directly to a USB storage device
    •    Fully compliant with DVB-T and H.264, AVC, MPEG4,MPEG2 Standard
    •    Supports EPG, Display Present/ Next TV Programme
    •    Supports HDMI, Component and Composite output
    •    SPDIF Coaxial Output
    •    HDMI(up to 1080i) Output
    •    PAL and NTSC Auto Switch
    •    Auto / Manual scan
    •    1000 channels
    •    Parent Control
    •    This unit works for both Australia and New Zealand Digital Broadcasting Networks.
     
    I purchased this STB from K-mart "on special" for $109. This STB was a nightmare and I was close to returning for a refund but AKAI/AUDION came good with a couple of firmware updates that fixed all the main issues and added a couple of extra features. Read all about it on DTV Forum.
    The latest V1.3 FW update can be obtained from AUDION.
    The only issue I have now is that the program title of a timer record is stamped with the title of the previous show.
    I can live with this so overall a good outcome.
     
     
    For storage I purchased the Imation Apollo Portable 500GB USB Hard Drive from JB Hi-Fi.
     
     

    Gamer Multi Switch Box

    Gamer Multi Switch Box $29.76

    inc AV cable FUT-4012S

     

     (Don’t have a better pic)

    Clearance product, stock is limited.
     
    Model Number: FUT-4012S
    Product code: YG0088
     
    IThe ALDI Tevion 51cm CRT on the balcony has only one set of AV (composite) inputs so I bought this on special for $15 to switch between AV receiver (Foxtel) and set top box – ideal and cheap solution.
     
    Note: link in the Tevion TV(s) and AV wireless sender projects.
     

    ALDI Lumina Toaster with Browning Gauge $19.99

  • Wide slots
  • High lift function
  • Frozen, reheat and cancel functions
  • Browning gauge display (light to dark)
  • Slide out crumb tray
     
    Worst toaster we ever owned, toasts half the slice???
    So you turn over to try and do the other half and end up with one half toasted and the other burnt???
     
    Crazy…returned the next day.