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23-AWG Cat6e vs Cat6 for PoE++ in Canada: Voltage Drop, Heat Rise & PoE Bundles (2026)
For high-power PoE and PoE++, cable gauge is not academic. 23-AWG Cat6e has lower resistance than thin 24–26-AWG cable, which means less heat and less voltage drop in big PoE...
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Grid Networking in Canada (2026): In-Wall PoE Switch Zone Cabling Guide
Grid Networking is the Canadian-friendly zone cabling pattern that reduces long home-run pulls and eliminates desk power bricks by using an in-wall PoE switch as an edge node. This guide...
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2026 Insurance & Landlord Proof Pack: Water Shutoff Documentation (Canada)
Need insurance or condo board approval for your water shutoff? Download this proof pack: certificate template, test record, and email wording for Canadian underwriters. Includes "Active Mitigation" definitions.
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Winter Away in 2026? Automatic Water Shutoff for Canadian Homes (No-Plumbing)
Leaving your Canadian home this winter? Learn how automatic water shutoff valves (EcoNet Bulldog) prevent freeze/thaw bursts in unattended properties. Compare Wi-Fi vs. Matter options and get the 6-step departure...
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No Internet During a Storm in 2026? What Still Works for Water Shutoff (Canada)
Internet down? Storm outage? Learn which automatic water shutoff valves (EcoNet Bulldog) still work without Wi-Fi. Compare local RF vs. Cloud dependency for Canadian winter resilience.
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2026 DIY Water Shutoff Install Checklist (Photos, Fitment, Clearance) — Canada
Planning to automate your water shutoff? Use this 6-step DIY checklist to confirm valve compatibility, clearance, and bracket fitment for EcoNet Bulldog. Prevent returns with the photo-verification workflow
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2026 Stiff Main Shutoff Valve Test (Canada): Pass/Fail Decision
Stiff main water valve? Before you automate with EcoNet Bulldog, run this 5-minute Pass/Fail manual test to confirm safety and reliability. Includes torque diagnostic steps for Canadian homes.
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2026 Tangra by Lotus LED (Canada): 3″ Modular Recessed System Guide (2026)
2026 Canada-first Tangra by Lotus LED guide: trims, optics, 11/15 W drivers incl. 0–10 V 120–347 V, cETLus/IC/AT, wet options, install tips & dealer info.
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2026 Panasonic Ventilation & IAQ (Canada): Sizing, Install & Spec Guide
Canada-first guide to Panasonic ventilation and IAQ: Pick-A-Flow fans, WhisperFresh supply, Intelli-Balance ERV, sizing, install tips, code notes, and dealer info.
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EcoNet Bulldog Canada: Automatic Shutoff & Leak Sensors (2026 Guide)
Canada-ready guide to EcoNet Bulldog water main shutoff and ELS leak sensors—what to buy, Z-Wave vs Wi-Fi vs Matter, install tips, and dealer pricing in Canada
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