On Sat 14 Feb 2009 08:37:30 NZDT +1300, Christopher Sawtell wrote: > There is still the option of an optical link such as:- > http://www.laser2laser.co.nz/about_laser.htm
Not bad, but sounds expensive. > Those particular units are probably overkill for what you want to do, > but is indicative of what can be done. Try the laser-diode in the pringle tube? Material value: very low. Educational value: high. Time sink factor: high. Reliability: proportional to your engineering skills. Oh and if the Internet goes down, check for birds nests... I'd dig a trench. Done right, done once, always works. Scales well too, if you plan it in a way which allows you to pull more cables through (big enough, no sharp bends). However the EoP should set you at ease on two points: There are no transformers between your house and garage, and most likely you'll have only one phase to deal with; if not, make sure to pick the same phase in house and garage. You could get a pair on trial, or else make sure you have a right of return if it doesn't perform to their marketing standards. Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann is list0570 with the domain in header http://volker.dnsalias.net/ Please do not CC list postings to me.
