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Black Friday 23rd November 2018

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    #32
    Davy
    Registered Users Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057931669
    Davy wrote: »
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    Buy @ Amazon.co.uk - £36.99 (3pack)

    £16 each if you prefer


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    #33
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,538 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    tonc76 wrote: »
    B22 are regular bulbs great for ceiling lighting. Spots at GU10

    B22 for ceilings are generally globe like the hue white ones. But the colours ones are directional so are probably better in spot. / desk luminaries etc

    Are the colour ones any good for filling a room or does the light get thrown down ?

    I know what gu10 are.


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    #34
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,794 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    ted1 wrote: »
    B22 for ceilings are generally globe like the hue white ones. But the colours ones are directional so are probably better in spot. / desk luminaries etc

    Are the colour ones any good for filling a room or does the light get thrown down ?

    Do you mean the colour B22/E27 bulbs? They are excellent at filling a room with light. As good as the white only and white ambiance. I use them for all my Bulb lights.

    4 Colour GU10's in the living room too, very good.


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    #35
    limnam
    Registered Users Posts: 9,171 ✭✭✭limnam


    lordgoat wrote: »
    Robo-Vac.... fingers crossed.




    There's a few of them on now


    11c is 179.99


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    #36
    Roddylarge
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭Roddylarge


    limnam wrote: »
    There's a few of them on now


    11c is 179.99

    I’ve taken the plunge on one of these. It gets good enough reviews.


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    #37
    limnam
    Registered Users Posts: 9,171 ✭✭✭limnam


    Roddylarge wrote: »
    I’ve taken the plunge on one of these. It gets good enough reviews.


    Xmas present for the missus. :cool:


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    #38
    enfant terrible
    Registered Users Posts: 4,588 ✭✭✭enfant terrible


    matrim wrote: »
    Finally gave in and got the ring doorbell 2. I've only been talking about getting one for 2 years.

    Do they need to be powered off a socket?


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    #39
    namloc1980
    Registered Users Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭namloc1980


    Hue 2m light strip plus a motion sensor for £59.99. The motion sensor is essentially bundled in for free.

    Amazon hue strip light and motion sensor


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    #40
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    enfant terrible wrote: »
    Do they need to be powered off a socket?

    No, straight from a transformer in your fusebox. The kit on sale comes with it


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    #41
    matrim
    Registered Users Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    enfant terrible wrote: »
    Do they need to be powered off a socket?

    The 2 can be run off battery or wired. The pro must be wired


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    #42
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    yup, i was only thinking of the pro as that that's what i've ordered


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    #43
    09_09_09
    Registered Users Posts: 599 ✭✭✭09_09_09


    mossym wrote: »
    yup, i was only thinking of the pro as that that's what i've ordered

    Is there a big difference between Pro and Doorbell 2?

    I cannot decide which one I should go for :o


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    #44
    enfant terrible
    Registered Users Posts: 4,588 ✭✭✭enfant terrible


    mossym wrote: »
    No, straight from a transformer in your fusebox. The kit on sale comes with it

    Probably a stupid question but how do you wire it into the fuse box?


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    #45
    68 lost souls
    Registered Users Posts: 3,990 ✭✭✭68 lost souls


    09_09_09 wrote: »
    Is there a big difference between Pro and Doorbell 2?

    I cannot decide which one I should go for :o

    The door bell 2 is massive the pro is a better size. Pro has to be hard wired


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    #46
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    enfant terrible wrote: »
    Probably a stupid question but how do you wire it into the fuse box?

    Have you an existing doorbell? It goes to a transformer in your fusebox box. Replace that one and good to go

    But, if you don't mind me saying, if you have to ask that you need to get a sparky in to do it for you. It's connected to mains supply


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    #47
    paddyman
    Registered Users Posts: 171 ✭✭paddyman


    ted1 wrote: »
    3 hues and a hub for 80

    Philips Hue White and Colour Ambiance Wireless Lighting B22 Bayonet Cap Starter Kit, 3 x Philips Hue 9 W B22 Richer Colour Bulbs, 1 x Hue Bridge 2.0, Apple Home Kit Enabled, Works with Alexa https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LF9G9HC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Vu09Bb6TSGXXN

    Are these any good as ceiling lights or just for spots ?

    Damn, missed this, its back up to full price. If anyone else spots a good deal on a Philips Hue starter kit please post :)


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    #48
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users Posts: 19,662 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Credit to Invincible over on Bargain Alerts

    Sonoff S26 UK 10A Mini Wifi Smart Socket
    Use code SONOFFS26 to get it for €6.16.

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Sono...ug-410547.html


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    #49
    enfant terrible
    Registered Users Posts: 4,588 ✭✭✭enfant terrible


    mossym wrote: »
    Have you an existing doorbell? It goes to a transformer in your fusebox box. Replace that one and good to go

    But, if you don't mind me saying, if you have to ask that you need to get a sparky in to do it for you. It's connected to mains supply

    If you kill the power at fuse box it it safe to wire up then?


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    #50
    jmBuildExt
    Registered Users Posts: 692 ✭✭✭jmBuildExt


    mossym wrote: »
    Have you an existing doorbell? It goes to a transformer in your fusebox box. Replace that one and good to go

    But, if you don't mind me saying, if you have to ask that you need to get a sparky in to do it for you. It's connected to mains supply

    Not everyone has these....
    OP, Posh houses ( :) ) in the 70s/80s had a doorbell hardwired in often as part of the electrical installation. There would be a big fat AC/DC transformer in the fuse box cabinet to provide power and a bell on one of the walls, usually in the hall - the button on your door would simply close the circuit for the bell to ring.
    If you have one of these you will have a handy source of DC power at your front door.


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    #51
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    jmBuildExt wrote: »
    If you have one of these you will have a handy source of DC power at your front door.

    except the ring needs a different dc supply (16-24V) than your standard bell so needs a different transformer, standard transformers in the "posh" houses don't have the juice to run it. hence why i said it would need to be changed.

    plenty of info, and recommended transformers in the ring thread
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057679908


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    #52
    paulbok
    Registered Users Posts: 4,958 ✭✭✭paulbok


    Just to note the transformer comes with the Ring pro doorbell.


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    #53
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    my ring doorbell arrived yesterday, transformer swapped out today (existing one had 24V option but swapped for the one that came with the ring anyway, bypassed the existing chime, and installed the doorbell. all up and running in no time. very impressed, kids love it, bit of a delay, and definitely need to adjust the sensitivity but if anyone is waiting on one you won't be disappointed

    not sure if it is still reduced but if it is and anyone considering i'd jump on it..


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    #54
    calnand
    Registered Users Posts: 719 ✭✭✭calnand


    Not so much a home automation deal, but since everything will be connected to it I picked up a ubiquiti ac-hd access point in the Amazon warehouse sale. Can support up to 500 clients so I have plenty of room to grow.


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    #55
    L1011
    Registered Users Posts: 69,011 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Not sure if its Black Friday specifically but Electric Ireland are throwing a Home Mini in with Nest installs now (which were already dirt cheap, 130 installed).


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