-
Bit the bullet
I spent some time today (after fixing my server and repairing the stupid TestTrack database) calling installers to find someone to finish the install on my audio system. I bit the bullet and arranged for a company to come out on Friday to finish pulling the wire and putting in the speakers. I say "bit the bullet" because it isn't cheap to have them come out. However, based on the time it has taken me and how frustrating it has been so far, it will be worth every penny. After the wires are pulled and speakers connected, I still have to terminate the controls (easy), solder the speaker wires at my panel (harder), make speaker patch cords from wall to distribution panel (easy), mount my outdoor speakers (2 pair), and install the volume control for one pair of the outdoor speakers. Hopefully I can finish the project this weekend (crossing my fingers).
-
Server crashed
When I went to check my email this morning, it failed which was odd. When I started investigating, my server said that the file system was mounted read-only. I lugged a monitor and keyboard into the other room and started taking a look at the server. I was unable to repair the file system, so I went down the path of reformatting the primary drive and restoring from the secondary drive. I've never restored the drive before, so I had to use my Mac to do a 'man restore' to figure out what I needed to do. The good news is that the corruption appears to have started around 6 am and my backup is done daily at 4 am. At most, I should only lose a few hours worth of stuff. However, this kind of file corruption is worrisome and I'll have to keep an eye on things. Nothing like having to spend hours fixing a server on a Monday morning.
-
First speakers are in!
With the help of my patient wife, I was able to get the speakers and the control installed in our kitchen. Low and behold, it even worked! It only took 2 days and 15 or so hours. Whatever installers get is probably not enough. Today I'm going to attempt to find an installer to finish the 14 cable runs left.
-
Low Voltage Wiring Installers
My saga about getting my audio system installed continues. First, the installer I was going to use was in Florida doing hurricane repair work. Next he called a co-worker who was supposed to call me. A week later, I still hadn't heard from the co-worker. Next, I called Dr. Electric and they pointed me to a company called Audio Impact. I called them and got a fax machine; they never returned my email. Next, I called Mastercraft where I bought all the equipment and one of their installers was going to help me out at night/weekends. He never called me back. The my original installer called back to apologize for his co-worker. He might be able to do the work in a week or two; OK, he's a backup. Next I called Missions Hills TV & Radio Repair. They're backlogged for about 2 weeks. However, they sound most promising. So next week I'll call around and see if I can find someone. This project is just turning into a nightmare.