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RF Range
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 7:05 am
by ewaldsreef
How much range does the RF module have? I need to run one from a basement.
Re: RF Range
Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 7:40 am
by rimai
A few feet.
I've seen reports that ecotech products can't be more than 6 to 8 feet away from each other. The RF module uses the ecotech radio.
Re: RF Range
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 3:23 pm
by ewaldsreef
How far can I extend the usb cable?
Re: RF Range
Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 5:21 pm
by rimai
I wouldn't go more than 6 feet.
Re: RF Range
Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 8:01 am
by ewaldsreef
Is there a powered hub that can extend the signal? For this setup I will need about 15 feet.
I service about 6 different aquariums that have sumps in the basement. This sometimes presents different challenges.
Re: RF Range
Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 11:06 am
by rimai
You are going to have to test to check whether the signal will go through the floors or not.
I think it would.
Re: RF Range
Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 1:36 pm
by ewaldsreef
I can run a cable through the floor no problem. So I can get the RF mounted in range. The problem is the cable will need to be aprox 15 feet.
The rest of the RA is going to be in the sump room.