vNet dealers, reps and employees, please use this forum to help each other get through technical, product, business and other issues associated with Colorado vNet’s closing.

We’re allowing you all to break a few rules here buy offering product and tech-support services for purchase and sale. Please note: Since vNet was acquired by Russound, we will no longer allow buy/sell comments.

Although we don’t expect many or any consumers here, this forum is open to the public, so be conscious of that.

Please be constructive.

Here is new inventory I will sell off my shelf:

QTY     ITEM               Description    
1         BM1-1             Bridge Module
1         IR1-5C             IR Remote Keypad – 5 button
1         ML1-3             Multilink Module    
1         RS1-1RF           RS232/IR Module
1         TD1-2RF           RF TP Dimmer, 2 button
6         TD1-4RF           RF TP Dimmer, 4-button
1         WC1-2             Wall Cabinet – 2 module
1         WD1-1RF         Wall Plug Dimmer
1         ES1-8G             8 port router

I also have a house project’s inventory installed but not completed that will be available.  An estimated 100 switches with all the supporting equipment: bridge module, router, Multilink module, Starhub, 1,2,3, and 4 button touchpads, wall plug dimmers, extra compact flash.  If you’ve got a major project, here’s the complete solution.  Let me know if you’d be interested in it as a complete package.

Email me about inventory you are interested in: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Updated:
I just put together an excel sheet with every SKU I have and my pricing.  Everything is new and I’m selling it for less than Platinum Dealer pricing.  First come first served.  Feel free to email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you’d like me to send you the list of parts.  FREE shipping on everything.

I am a Vnet Authorized Integrator and I have a large collection of unopened, brand new Vnet equipment. 

All the modules for the Vibe System
Over 20 wired lighting touchpads
25 dimming modules with trim
Aprilair Accessories
Rough-in rings
iPod Docks both in-wall and table top
Vibe Video Servers

Should anyone need these parts to finish a job or have on hand when a part needs replacing, feel free to contact me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Hi,

We are a vNet dealer who have built our business around their product and have been succesful in the short term.  We are the core group of refugee employees from a company that utilized Crestron and AMX for integration purposes. Our new venture has embraced vNet and Savant as an alternative to the aforementioned larger companies.  Needless to say we are very disappointed at the recent news re. vNet.

We made the difficult decision yesterday to spend another $10K on product needed to finish a $100k project, that is nearly complete.  Our worries include the possibility that we we may never receive a crucial piece of gear needed to complete the project and availability of parts/support in the future.  One thing we all know for certain is that dimming systems will have parts failures due to power surges, lightining etc.

Our great hope is that someone will step in and save vNet.  We have 5 completed projects and the one above to finish in the next 30 days.  I dread having to explain to all of these clients that in the event of an equipment failure the entire system has to be replaced!

In the near term perhaps we can help each other with ideas/alternatives and to relate any news regarding vNet’s status, inventory, etc.

Best Regards to all,

Larry Baltz (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

Shocking. This is a major disapointment for our company. Since Colorado Vnet debut in 2002, we knew there was something special. So easy to intergrate, program and install. The product line was very attractive, easy to sell and better yet, easy for end users.
We hope that someone picks up Colorado Vnet. This seems like a great deal for purchase or investment. I can personally say that I have always been impressed with Colorado Vnet. From ordering, rep support and tech support to their amazing website, Colorado Vnet has been as solid as it gets.
Good luck this week on finding money. We hope The Colorado Vnet team pulls through.
Jon Winn

I’m a builder in NC. We have pulled out the Vnet system from one of our spec homes. I was going to have it installed in my personal home but I’m learning that vnet is no more. Will the system still work or is it now worthless given the company is gone???

A registered builder.exe with no internet connection will connect to a local bridge. (We all know this because a site is often not on the internet when we commission it) But the laptop I use is getting kinda old and I’d like to install builder.exe on a newer laptop. When I do I can’t register that copy because despite a few responses from https://remote.coloradovnet.com, it claims my account isn’t found.

Does anyone know how to get the System tab activated on builder.exe so one can connect to a local bridge? Thanks!

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I too was suprised at the news… no chapter 13, 11,or 7. Just going out of business. Anyway, does anyone know of an audio replacement product that we can use on our wired installations.

Thanks

gibson - 24 September 2009 11:15 AM

I’m a builder in NC. We have pulled out the Vnet system from one of our spec homes. I was going to have it installed in my personal home but I’m learning that vnet is no more. Will the system still work or is it now worthless given the company is gone???

Yes it will work fine but you may need assistance in recommissioning to meet your needs.

I am a builder who has a box of Colorado Vnet Dimming Modules.  They have never been installed and we are looking to sell them for our customer.  Contact me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 970-759-3544.  Thanks for your interest.

Just a thought - what do we do when a product fails?  1 Switch Fails = Replace the whole system.

How much are you looking for for each dimmer

In case this forum is deleted.  Check out lightingcontrolpros.com We have a forum link at the top and Colorado Vnet is a category.  It is a new forum but I recommend joining as Vnet dealers might need assistance for years to come.  We will add Vnet Categories by request to help you guys get through this.  I really hope Investment capital is found.  Good Luck..

Thank you, AV.

However, I can assure you that our official vNet forum, and our articles and associated comments will not be deleted.

I have the following new inventory that I am selling.

3 Dimming Module Rough In
3 Dimming Module Trims
5 Wired Touchpads
1 7” Touchscreen
1 Bridge Module
1 Netgear/Colorad vNet 8 Port Router
1 Multilink Module

You can email me at
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Worthington Distribution is offering a 3-day training course from October 6-8 in Nashville in which it is touting Schneider/Clipsal product as “a Colorado vNet replacement.”

The promo says: “It is always a sad time in the industry to hear a company will be closing their doors. In addition to the hard working employees it also greatly affects the dealers that have specified a system. Fortunately, the lighting topography for a Colorado vNet system will work with the Clipsal System. Clipsal offers some of the most attractive keypads on the market and only requires 2 conductors to each communicating module. You can tap and daisy chain. It is one of the most flexible wiring topography on the market. If you are unable to make the training, we are happy to help you specify and quote a Clipsal system.”