Consumer Electronics

Home Security

Knowing how to protect your family is important when purchasing your new home, or upgrading your current one.

In this episode of AsktheBuilder, host Tim Carter discusses the importance of a home security device. He also demonstrates how to install a security camera with ease, and speaks about some useful features to consider when purchasing your device.

Color Observation System with DVR and 4 Cameras

Color Observation System with DVR and 4 Cameras

This system from Security Labs includes everything you’ll need to set up a video surveillance system in your home or business: a color monitor, four cameras, a four-channel DVR with a 80GB hard drive, and mounting equipment and cables. You’ll have complete control over your surroundings.

The DVR will record one to four cameras. Fully multiplexed, each camera can be viewed live or played back full screen or quad mode (four at once). Connect the DVR to a router or broadband modem to view over the internet or local area network.

  • 4-channel multiplex DVR with removable 80GB HDD and internet web server

Wonder Winder Extension Cord Winder

Wonder Winder Extension Cord Winder

The Extension Cord Winder that rewinds and stores your electrical cords without tangles!

Ever tried to find an extension cord only to discover it in the bottom of a box, tangled with other extension cords and holiday lights? Never again! The Wonder Winder Extension Cord Winder neatly rewinds your electrical cord into a sturdy basket. It’s the end of tangles and knots. The extension cord winder rewinds up to 150′ of extension cord (cord not included) in under a minute. Great for power tools too.Each Wonder Winder outdoor cord holder comes with two twist lock mounting plates. Install one extension cord winder mounting plate in the basement and another in the garage…the Wonder Winder® Outdoor cord holder and extension cord winder is portable from one mounting plate to another. The extension cord winder can be set for right or left-handed use.

Snap Circuits SC-300

Snap Circuits SC-300

Elenco’s new Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build exciting projects such as FM radios, digital voice recorders, AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends.

All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. Enjoy hours of educational fun while learning about electronics. No tools required. Uses 4 “AA” batteries. Not included.

This educational kit is loaded with more than 300 projects to build. For example, kids can learn how transistors and capacitors function, and how to make time-delay circuits.

Electronic Lab 130-in-one Project

 Electronic Lab 130-in-one Project

These “Electronic Science Labs” will teach you about electronics from A to Z. With these all-in-one labs, you’ll learn about electronic parts, how to read schematics, and wiring diagrams. All this while building up to 500 different projects.

These kits use two quick and easy hook-up methods: Spring Method: Simply slip pre-cut wires and components into special springs for a safe, secure connection. Breadboard Method: Featured in our advanced kits, this system is used by professionals and engineers. Just plug the components and wires into the special breadboard socket holes. No soldering is required. Everything uses safe battery power - no dangerous AC is required, so it’s safe for all ages. Labs come with all Components and wires needed to build each project.

Elenco MX-908 300-in-1 Electronic Project Lab

Elenco MX-908 300-in-1 Electronic Project Lab

NO TOOLS OR SOLDERING REQUIRED!These “Electronic Science Labs” will teach you about electronics from A to Z. With these all-in-one labs, you’ll learn about electronic parts, how to read schematics, and wiring diagrams. All this while building up to 500 different projects.

These kits use two quick and easy hook-up methods:Spring Method: Simply slip pre-cut wires and components into special springs for a safe, secure connection.Breadboard Method: Featured in our advanced kits, this system is used by professionals and engineers. Just plug the components and wires into the special breadboard socket holes.No soldering is required.

Ramsey PL500 Advanced 500 In 1 Electronic Lab

Ramsey PL500 Advanced 500 In 1 Electronic Lab

We went one (or rather, 200!) steps beyond our 300 in one lab kit! Yes, 500 in one, PLUS comprehensive learning course manuals! Build 500 exciting projects, learn schematics, build and learn both analog and digital circuits, and even get into digital programming. 500 projects, 370 pages of comprehensive course manuals, and LOTS OF FUN! The 500-in-1 Electronic Project Lab has everything you need to build 500 exciting projects.

Fantech Speed Control W/On and Off Switch 4 Amp

Fantech Speed Control W/On and Off Switch 4 Amp

Fantech Speed Control W/On and Off Switch 4 Amp

Power Inverter

 Power Inverter

Cobra CPI 450 DC-to-AC Power Inverter

The Cobra power inverter is an electronic product that has been designed and built to take low voltage DC (Direct Current) power from your automobile or other low voltage power supplies and convert it to standard 115 Volt AC (Alternating Current) power like the current you have in your home. This conversion process thereby allows you to use many of your household appliances and electronic products in automobiles, RVs, boats, tractors, trucks and virtually anywhere else.

SOUND AROUND ELECTRONICS

SOUND AROUND ELECTRONICS

SOUND AROUND ELECTRONICS PS14KX 12 Amp Power Supply

Perfect for Home, Shop and Hobbyist Input: 115V AC, 60Hz, 270 Watts Output: 13.8V DC 12 AMP Constant/14 AMP Surge Powers Cellular Phones,12V DC CB Radios, Scanners, HAM Radios, Autosound Systems Screw Terminal Connectors Electronic Overload Protection w/ Auto Reset Short Circuit & Thermal Protection Fuse Protected LED Condition Indicators Heavy Duty Cabinet & Heatsink with Anti-Skid Rubber Feet Dimensions:7.87”L x 7.16”W x 4.72”H

Wall Mount Surge Protector

Wall Mount Surge Protector

Belkin Pivot Surge, 6 Outlets, Wall Mount

You’ve got a lot of money invested in your home computer and peripherals, so you need to protect them.

The Belkin BP106000 6-Outlet Pivot-Plug Wall Mount Surge Protector, with its unique rotating outlet design, is built to give you the peace of mind you need in case a power disturbance hits your home.

Surge Protector

Surge Protector

Belkin SurgeMaster F9H620-CW 6-Outlet Wall-Mount Surge Protector

The Home Series from Belkin offers wall mount-direct, plug-in surge protection for your entry-level desktop computers, peripherals, phone/fax/modem, kitchen appliances, standard household electronics, and more. This model boasts 1045 Joules, 45,000 Maximum Spike Amperage, six outlets, and a lifetime 50,000 dollar connected equipment warranty. It also includes a built-in phone line splitter and filters EMI/RFI noise up to 43 dB reduction. Additionally, this surge protector plugs directly into the wall to avoid cord problems.