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by SW315
September 14th, 2017, 8:06 pm
Forum: Irrigation
Topic: Dual Check Valve - is it that bad?
Replies: 6
Views: 522

Re: Dual Check Valve - is it that bad?

That is not a backflow prevention device. I would check local code to see what is required. PVB's are pretty common but depending on where the device is installed will dictate what device you should use.
by SW315
August 15th, 2016, 6:58 am
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Any Raspberry Pi Project Fans Here?
Replies: 7
Views: 484

Re: Any Raspberry Pi Project Fans Here?

I use one to play movies off of my dedicated Plex server.


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by SW315
September 13th, 2015, 3:38 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2 monostands for sale
Replies: 77
Views: 3130

Re: 2 monostands for sale

I'm a bit late to the game.....congrats on the new place
by SW315
August 25th, 2015, 9:33 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

Nixnix42 wrote:I use slingtv and download discovery channel shows as well


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Where do you get your Discovery shows?


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by SW315
August 25th, 2015, 9:32 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

Hmmmm, this one looks very interesting - Cablevision and CBS are suddenly singing "Kumbaya" and courting the cord-cutters together? It's all legal-beagle, but it will be interesting if this is the breach in the wall that everyone (the cable providers) plays Me-Too behind. Typical of a big change, n...
by SW315
July 20th, 2015, 10:57 am
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

I wonder if Discovery will eventually provide a streaming service. I just started using Showtime's streaming service, and I like it.


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by SW315
June 2nd, 2015, 11:45 am
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

I skimmed these posts, so sorry if I repeat, but I cut cable about 3 years ago. I bought 2 roku sticks and an Amazon stick recently (used PS3 and Xbox prior). The Amazon stick has a way better interface. I buy Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix - which comes out to about $24/month. I always buy the MLB Pack...
by SW315
May 20th, 2015, 8:59 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

The Roku is here and setup. I love it!!
Using the Tablo through the Roku is super easy


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by SW315
May 20th, 2015, 7:28 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

Still waiting on my Roku. Yesterday I installed my antenna, I'm amazed at the picture quality.


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by SW315
May 18th, 2015, 11:15 am
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

I think the cable companies compress everything before sending it down the pipe, this includes local stations. So yeah, check out the quality of your local feed via cable vs local OTA, there may be a difference in PQ. I've heard it's much better OTA on locals. I'll find out tomorrow when I get my a...
by SW315
May 16th, 2015, 11:16 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

Thanks, that's the one I'm looking at. I could prob get away with the 2 tuner but would rather get the 4 just in case. Do you need to have the hard drive to use the Tablo from the start or only to record? I'd like to try it out first to see how it works before buying a hard drive although I hv an o...
by SW315
May 16th, 2015, 10:14 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

I just ordered a Tablo 4 tuner. Down side, they are pricey and you need to purchase a usb hard drive They too have subscription fees if you want all the bells and whistles. The fees are as follows $5/mo, $50/yr or $150 for a lifetime subscription. Their site has a lot of info on it. I'll let you kno...
by SW315
May 16th, 2015, 12:32 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

I started looking last night and think I'm going to pickup a Roku today and signup for Sling TV as between them both they have most of the channels I watch anyway. My only concern with Sling TV is picture quality but from what I read it's supposed to be pretty good. I have Apple TVs which are suppo...
by SW315
May 16th, 2015, 9:12 am
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

It seems like most you guys are cutting the cable, but then replacing it with something else that still costs money(amazon, netflix, etc.). Has anyone cut the cable and NOT replaced it with an alternative and just live with what they can pick up OTA? You are correct. By getting rid of CATV and goin...
by SW315
May 15th, 2015, 3:16 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Streaming

We stream Netflix without buffer @ 15 down. Based on my experience, unless you have multiple family members downloading large files/streaming at the same time, you can save your money and get 25 down. Also in my experience, you can try the cheaper 25 down and upgrade to 50 if you aren't happy. Cabl...
by SW315
May 15th, 2015, 8:00 am
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

andy10917 wrote:
P.S. Andy, where are you at now that Aereo is gone?
I have a limited cable setup at the moment. I had a new 65" Vizio Smart TV arrive today from Groupon. The box had been WALKED ON, and the unit was DOA. Argggh!!
I bet that made your day


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by SW315
May 14th, 2015, 9:14 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Cutting The Cord on Cable
Replies: 145
Views: 6155

Re: Cutting The Cord on Cable

I thought I'd bring this back to life as I too am looking to cut the CATV cord. I currently pay $141 with discounts for Uverse. My contract is up in August and I will be making changes. Here are the products and services I am looking in to. Obviously I will need an antenna. I have searched and found...
by SW315
February 15th, 2015, 4:59 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: LED bulbs ready for prime time?
Replies: 255
Views: 10522

Re: LED bulbs ready for prime time?

I have 3 Cree screw in bulbs in a dining room fixture and 3 of their recessed fixtures. I've had all 6 for over a year no issues.


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by SW315
January 8th, 2015, 10:16 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Dogs of ATY
Replies: 98
Views: 4588

Re: Dogs of ATY

Michael Wise wrote:Beautiful dog, SW315!

NC, definitely has that "spark plug" look in her eyes!
Thanks


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by SW315
January 8th, 2015, 8:22 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Dogs of ATY
Replies: 98
Views: 4588

Re: Dogs of ATY

3 year old Rot/Aussie Sheppard Jax
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