Related Discussions What to do with old intercom system Q. I use to have one of those in my house growing up. When my parents were not home and I was watching my little sister I use to scare her by talking scary through the system. Funny then, not so cool of me in reflection : I would not remove it as your house is already pre-wired so it will be easy to upgrade. Some of the new ones have cameras for face to face conversations and ipod docking stations. I love it and would keep the feature but update it.
I am getting a bit concerned about having the Schluter system used. My tile installer has been using it for seven years he claims so he should be familiar with it. He said he had used that floating method in more than installs and has had no problems with any leaking. When you mentioned large size tile being difficult to install with this system, that made me more concerned because the tile I am using is 40"x13". The people who were sent to work on my bathroom, even though they work for the tile installing company I hired, don't seem to be very experienced and I do worry that they may be over their their head with the Schluter system.
I am really not sure which way to go with this. I feel that they are obsolete and not necessary. Today everything in a house can be congtrolled wirelessly with a smart phone I resolved the problem of an old intercom in the entry hall of a rental apartment in Hong Kong by buying a large 24" x 6' tall mirror and leaning it against the intercom Now all that the guests see upon entering is a nice mirror The ugly intercom is hidden behind.
I would suggest making the fireplace a focal point with some changes. Square off the slab on the floor and let your new flooring fill in the void on each side. Square off the mantle and either cover it with finish work or leave it the rough look, but either way add supports. Get rid of the wood wall over the fireplace. A nice mirror would work nicely there. Add accent molding. The pictures below will illustrate what I mean. Not quite literally but to give a sense of the direction I'm going in.
Also bring the top of the bookcase to the ceiling and tie everything together with crown molding. You can cover the old crown over without even removing it. The room needs a wider crown anyway. In reference to the bottom cabinets of the bookcase and your LP collection.
I didn't know about them when I posted previously. You might be able to install heavy duty drawer hardware in order to slide pull out drawers filled with LPs.
The doors could be connected to the drawers. Do not put a tv over the fireplace or built into the cabinet. Can't we have a room in the house without a tv? Read your wonderfully displayed books in peace and enjoy that room. No matter what you decide. Please keep us posted. Ken Scott 3 months ago. The only issue, for me anyway, was indeed the aesthetics; concealing the old original intercom wall opening which is 'portrait shaped' and integrating the Show which is 'Landscape' Orientation; so it might look a bit odd with the overlay panel but maybe not any more so than the round dots depending on your own perspective You can get an idea of how the landscape on portrait looks if you scroll up the thread to post by Justin Jordan who 3-d printed his own adapters.
Like 1 Save. With the tablets, you can get 2-way as you can with your phone and it can come up automatically or by command I have a tile to launch from my Sharptools home screen panel and also automation in Alexa to display on 'Ring' - but it will not display on motion detect at least haven't figured that out yet I first tried the Ring and sent it back great Amazon feature - honestly the performance was extremely poor - it would not work AT ALL with my Android phone, but was fine with my Wife's i-phone; I just hated it even before I got the Eufy.
I'm in the US. I have a voltage meter somewhere but I don't know how to use it really. Michael Levy 2 months ago. Ken Scott 2 months ago. Stephen McGloughlin 2 months ago. Christopher Tocco 2 months ago. Ken Scott last month. That would be an intercom system : Perhaps your best option then is just to update your system with a newer modern Intercom system e. Christopher Tocco last month. Yes, agree, I did note that intercom system is very expensive for what it is!
Ah OK. I hadn't seen the JBL Clip before, had to google it Does someone make some kind of wall mount for it, or were you going to create something? If I went with an echo dot, would I still need a 5v converter at each station? Echo Dots are 12V There are recommendations above for 12V supplies on Amazon - 24V devices are going to be similar if going with dots just get a straight 12V supply Just search on EBay or amazon for 5V converter.
Helmie Ashiblie last month. Dot 4's won't fit flush on the wall like the 3's do. Hello and thank you in advance Thank you again. HU last month.
Justin Jordan last month. Good call, will give that a try; Thank you! Thanks very much in advance! Thanks Justin! Will do so and thank you for the suggestion of a separate fused terminal! What size fuse do you reccomend for echo show? Forgot to attached the photo. Doug DeCarolis last month. Thomas last month. Ken Scott 27 days ago. However the Alexa system or google if that is your preference gives you so much more! My wife is a big fan of playing 'sleep music' with a time duration rider when she goes to bed e.
Alexa, play Sleep Music for 20 minutes and it auto shuts off after she falls asleep If you are new to Smart devices, the very simplest way to get started is just to install Smart Bulbs - most integrate with Alexa and you get immediate voice control to dim or even change colour just by your spoken command. For ceiling fixtures I would replace the actual wall switch - for table lamps, I use smart bulbs. Justin Jordan 27 days ago. Helmie Ashiblie 19 days ago. Ken Scott 18 days ago. Helmie Ashiblie 18 days ago.
Thanks Ken! Wife approves it so all is good on my end! Luis Londono 13 days ago. Helmie Ashiblie 13 days ago. HU 5 days ago. Related Stories. Monitor your home a less expensive way by putting your phone and some new gadgets to work. Is it time to replace a doorbell or even add a door intercom or video system? Installation may be easier than you think. Interior Design. Save time and water with a drip watering system in your vegetable garden — a little patience now will pay off later.
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With the advancements in technology over the years, devices have become much more compact while offering more features than older systems.
View this list of the various old models that these new intercom systems will replace. If your old model is not listed below, that does not mean that our systems cannot replace it! If your system is a 3, 4, 6, 7, or 8 wire system and is NOT wired with daisy chain, we most likely have a system replacement for you - and you can install it yourself OR have a local installer come and estimate the project.
The best part is that all of the same wiring can be used and no messy hole filling needs to be done! Our DMC replacement intercom system offers customized frames that will fit over any old wall rough in for a complete, clean look. A few unforgettable features include music distribution, Bluetooth pairing capabilities, compatibility with many old door stations and speakers, and connects up to 15 door, room and patio stations for a home full of communication and music entertainment! This replacement intercom system can support up to 13 zones, two of which can be door stations.
Other features to consider include the ability to reuse most old master unit housings, master station included door chimes, and direct plugin to the master station for easy music streaming. The Nutone NM intercom and music distribution system is a more basic intercom that offers many of the same features as our other replacement systems.
This system replaces 3 and 4 wire intercoms using the same wiring and rough ins. Enjoy two music source inputs, remote volume and source control from each room station and door release features with the Nutone NM music intercom system. Our Nutone model comes in a white faceplate option only for the indoor master and room stations and white, bright brass, antique brass and nickel plated options for the doorbell station.
Many more features of our Nutone replacement intercom can be viewed here! Our replacement intercom systems provide affordable options for replacing old systems without the need to tear out old wiring or replace that old wiring with new wired systems. This feature alone provides a simple, less costly way to have intercom and music distribution ringing throughout the home for a fraction of the price of an entirely new intercom system.
Contact us at BEC Integrated Solutions today to confirm whether your old intercom system is replaceable! To receive a free, full home intercom system quote, simply start by selecting one of the various options available on the market listed below.
Our pricing is very competitive and we even offer large order discounts when replacing an entire system. Each upgrade intercom kit is complete with adapter plates and frames in order to use the existing wall hole. This allows you to remove the old system components and install the new system without worrying about drywall patching or painting.
With a bit of electrical knowledge, the ability to follow a step-by-step instruction manual and a screw driver, you're ready to tackle this next DIY project! Not ready to do this yourself? Many security systems can be added on to without replacing all of the nuts and bolts.
In fact, simply changing out your control panel board for a newer model will give your system far greater capabilities. Upgrading the panel gives you the ability to control your home remotely, anytime, from anywhere.
Perhaps the best part of upgrading security control panels is that old devices still work with new, upgraded boards. Upgrading to wireless monitoring is how a large majority of people choose to upgrade older systems. Nearly all systems, even the very old ones, can be monitored wirelessly. Traditionally, alarm systems have been connected to telephone lines and when the alarm was tripped the signal was sent via the phone line. Recent technological advancements now allow security systems even old ones to be monitored by sending signals via cell towers instead of phone lines.
By sending signals this way it eliminates the possibility of burglars cutting phone lines before breaking and entering. The upgrade to wireless home monitoring takes an old system and really brings it into the 21 st century by improving the technology and making the system even safer than ever. A new keypad may be all the facelift you need for your existing home security system.
Gone are the days where the only option is old clunky keypads with a few buttons. Security companies now offer modern touchscreen keypads that have many additional display features such as weather forecasts, time, date and much more.
These combined upgrades take a very old system and make it smart home compatible. Now all that is left to do is add door locks, smart thermostats and other smart home features to your newly updated system! We would love the chance to explain to you the upgrades that are compatible with your system and bring it up to date.
Upgrade 1: Update Old Panel Board Many security systems can be added on to without replacing all of the nuts and bolts. Upgrade 2: Switch to Wireless Monitoring Upgrading to wireless monitoring is how a large majority of people choose to upgrade older systems.
Upgrade 3: Install New Keypad A new keypad may be all the facelift you need for your existing home security system. Newer Posts ». What Our Customers Are Saying. Travis Stuart. George-Shawn Taylor. Bill Seffens. Brad Dickneite. Erma Bumgarner.
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