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    • Pool and terrace
    • SmartHome
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  • Set up Reolink camera optimally

    A Reolink IP PoE security camera system with reolink DVR, a surveillance camera, a recording schedule chart, and blue text #2 on gray background with a red border. www.commaik.de

    The Reolink surveillance cameras offer many functions. But what settings do I need to make step by step to get the most out of my security camera? And what is the difference between the settings on the network video recorder (NVR) and the camera? I would like to describe the setup and configuration of my Reolink PoE IP camera in more detail in the following article. You can also watch the entire installation process at

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    Robot lawn mower without boundary wire in test: LiDAR vs RTK in comparison (ANTHBOT M5 vs M9)

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    Reolink Argus Eco Ultra review: 4K rechargeable surveillance camera without subscription

    17. February 2025
  • Balcony power station – Set up the Solarman app optimally

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    With a balcony power plant it is possible to cover the basic consumption of electricity in the household. But how do you monitor power generation? How do I know if the system is actually profitable? Quite clearly: with a program for analyzing, evaluating and monitoring PV power generation.

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    Installing a mobile diesel parking heater in the garden shed

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    High Chlorine Consumption in the Pool: Why 20 Liters of Chlorine Disappeared in Two Weeks

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  • 800W balcony power plant easy to install & optimize by yourself

    Two large solar panels for a balcony power plant stand on wooden pallets outdoors. An arrow points from 600W to 800W. Inset images highlight the panels, power inverter, and cables, showcasing the system's details. www.commaik.de

    To cover the base load I have installed a small 300W balcony power plant for quite some time. I was able to gain some experience and optimize my own use of solar power. Now I am replacing my 300W balcony power plant with a new 800W balcony power plant. In addition to the new PV modules, I renew the substructure, the microinverter and, of course, the connection to the house grid. During my rebuild, a few questions came up, which I would like to answer with this entry and my video:   👉 What components does a balcony power plant consist of? 👉 How to fix a balcony power station?…

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    Balcony power station – Set up the Solarman app optimally

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    Installing lawn irrigation: Valve box, Hunter solenoid valves and Rain Bird water distribution in detail

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    Build your own pool – Masonry walls with reinforcement | Set formwork stones

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  • Install Reolink RLN36 NVR | Install hard disk and set up camera

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    To monitor my property, I had set up a camera surveillance system. Nine Hikvison and Trendnet cameras monitored every nook and cranny on the site. The data was stored on a QNAP NAS. The system ran cleanly and stably – but also at the capacity limit. The amount of data from the cameras was simply too large and I had to think about how to future-proof my surveillance system. I therefore decided to set up a Reolink camera system and store the data on an NVR, a network video recorder. In this post I show you how I went about it.

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    27. November 2023
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    180° surveillance test: These 4 Reolink cameras secure your home seamlessly

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  • Lawn care in spring for the perfect lawn

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    It’s the beginning of March and winter is slowly retreating. It’s time for me to take care of my garden and bring it out of hibernation. Today I want to take care of my lawn. There is a lot to do, especially in spring. Mowing the lawn, fertilizing the lawn, reseeding the lawn, in addition to scarifying and aerating, are just a few things that I would like to tackle today. I also have to reactivate my water taps and my lawn irrigation system after the winter.

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    Perfect winterizing of lawn and irrigation system

    11. November 2020
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    23. March 2021
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  • Set up 2. balcony power station and connect in series.

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    Despite my balcony power plant in the backyard and lower electricity consumption, electricity costs keep going up. According to the http://strom-report.de, KWh of electricity costs an average of 34.6 cents. New contracts currently cost as much as 41 cents. It is therefore necessary to think about cost-effective alternatives and to add another module to my existing Balkan power plant. But can I connect 2 different PV modules together at all? Do I need a new inverter for two modules or can I continue to use the two old micro inverters?

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    LiFePo4 Powerstation – mobile storage for stand-alone PV systems

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    29. October 2023
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    800W balcony power plant easy to install & optimize by yourself

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In this construction diary, we share our experience in the renovation and modernization of our Art Nouveau villa and hope to give a few suggestions and tips to some of you.

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