Greentree38 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Hi All,Just wondering if it was a better idea to build a box with ventilation for my LOR Controller on the frount porch or put it in the frount room with the window open for all of the cords to run through?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I vote for putting it closer to the lights, and avoiding having to run a bunch of cords into your house.I have 9 controllers scattered throughout the yard, many within inches of the lights they control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I vote to putting it in a room where a heater is located. That way the lights will continue to blink at a normal pace rather than slow down if the controller gets cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskernut Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 wbottomley wrote: I vote to putting it in a room where a heater is located. That way the lights will continue to blink at a normal pace rather than slow down if the controller gets cold.That seems like a very Valid point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmomkr Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Dont forget to keep the controller up high so the electricity can flow easier - electrons hate gravity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Roberson Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 wbottomley wrote: I vote to putting it in a room where a heater is located. That way the lights will continue to blink at a normal pace rather than slow down if the controller gets cold.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 My units were acting a little weird the other day. So I gave them a little electron therapy, and now they're 100%.I believe they got a little hot. So I opened the window and let a little fresh air in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwertz Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 But if you get them cold enough you can achieve Superconductivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnoldc Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 So..... What if there is a kink in the cord then unkink it, do the lights blink quicker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 They blink in reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeKinne Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 but only for a few minutes, then the flow of electrons gets caught up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greentree38 Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Frount deck, in a secure box, with ventilation, it is!! Just out of question how do you get the sign at the bottom with "LOR USER WITH XXXXX LIGHTS ON XXXX CHANNELS""?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Slade Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Greentree38 wrote:Frount deck, in a secure box, with ventilation, it is!! Just out of question how do you get the sign at the bottom with "LOR USER WITH XXXXX LIGHTS ON XXXX CHANNELS""??Here ya go!http://www.planetchristmas.com/SignatureGenerator/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa-LF Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 wbottomley wrote: My units were acting a little weird the other day. So I gave them a little electron therapy, and now they're 100%.I believe they got a little hot. So I opened the window and let a little fresh air in.I did that once last year - achieved SuperRazzMaTazz Excelentazz - WOW was it a rush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericnagel Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 wbottomley wrote:I vote to putting it in a room where a heater is located. That way the lights will continue to blink at a normal pace rather than slow down if the controller gets cold.People are still doing this? Here's the latest trick:Lay down some carpet near your controller. Take off your shoes, and scuff your socks back & forth a few times. Then touch your LOR controller. The shock will get things back in sync*Note: Please don't really do this. As I typed it, I realized someone may actually try this, and blame me for the zap they (and their lights) receive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 wbottomley wrote: I vote to putting it in a room where a heater is located. That way the lights will continue to blink at a normal pace rather than slow down if the controller gets cold.ROTFLMAO Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Greentree38 wrote: Hi All,Just wondering if it was a better idea to build a box with ventilation for my LOR Controller on the frount porch or put it in the frount room with the window open for all of the cords to run through??Greentree38 maybe you could include where you live so you could possibly get the right advise. if you live in Alaska then it might not be a good idea to run your cords through an open window. as you can tell asense of humor is mandatory on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greentree38 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Share Posted October 25, 2011 Australia, It probably won't get that could unlike you white christmas people!! Probably have more of a chance of the chords melting, last year i had to replace a whole set of lights because the birds got board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebs Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Hi Greentree...Think this really comes down to individual preference and house/yard setup. Last year was my first year and I located the controller in the garage, and had the cat 5 cable running out a window from the lounge to the pc with all the cords going under the garage door to each element. This worked great, and kept the controller from the sun and rain (paranoid about that, even though they are built to handle it ) This did however create issues, first an extreme amount of extension cords to get to each element, and also didn't like the cords under the garage door.This year I have bought a Showtime director to eliminate the pc issue (cord through window) and also purchased a "mini shed" from Keter to house the controllers, director, amp and fm transmitter in on the front porch. I will also use this to store inflatables etc over night. This will keep them dry, and safe from vandals and little fingers, as well as take them to a central point to tidy up those extensions and cords... Cost a bit, but well worth the investment for my second year in my opinion.Hope that helps in some way :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greentree38 Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yeah, I'm looking for a cheap Meter-Board box.... I think it would work perfect, if i can't find one i'll make one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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