Author Topic: Anybody try any outdoor Z-wave modules like Wayne Dalton HA-04WD ? (Read 7134 times)

jclimber99 · « **on:** February 03, 2015, 03:44:37 pm »

Want to see if this would work with the Almond+ system?

http://www.usdoorcontrol.com/item-575.html

mparadis · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2015, 05:16:21 pm »

I have the GE one and it works without any issues. Also much cheaper often times than $45. It seems to move a lot but you can get them in the $20 - $30 range on Amazon and Ebay at different times.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GE-45604-Z-Wave-Technology-Wireless-Outdoor-Lighting-Control-Black-Module-ZW4201-/281587307415?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item418fe95397

They seem high now but I know about 1 month ago they were like $40 but one day dropped to $28 before going back up.

jclimber99 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2015, 06:15:52 pm »

Cool, thanks for the info! I'll be on the lookout for a deal.

mparadis · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2015, 06:23:00 pm »

You're welcome.

jclimber99 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2015, 07:56:27 pm »

How far away are you able to keep the A+ from the outside z-wave module and still be able to control it?

mparadis · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2015, 10:26:23 pm »

It is only about 12 feet right now. If yours is much further I would include z wave devices in between to repeat the signal.

jclimber99 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2015, 01:44:08 pm »

Oh yeah, I forgot each z-wave device acts as a repeater.

mparadis · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2015, 12:08:15 am »

Mains powered devices do I don't believe any battery powered ones do for battery life.

LGNilsson · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2015, 12:09:56 am »

Only mains powered devices will act as repeaters, the same applies to ZigBee and Z-Wave.