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1. [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: eric@megageek.com; Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:26:48 -0400; OK, I remember a long time ago there were some people that had X-10 knowledge, and since some of these devices are in my shop, it's shop related. 8>) Here is the problem... I have a few locations tha; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00142.html (7,783 bytes)
2. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <trevor@boicey.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:18:09 -0400; Interference is also a concern. My wife used to have a computer that would knock out X-10 whenever it was turned on. I got around that by switching the power supply with a PC at work... _____________; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00143.html (6,786 bytes)
3. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: John Innis <jdinnis@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:49:10 -0500; I used to have a flourescent light with a cheap electronic ballast that would cause all sorts of problems for my X-10 system. I bought a filter from Smart home and wired it into the fixture. It solve; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00144.html (9,122 bytes)
4. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: eric@megageek.com; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:45:12 -0400; Thanks, but the problem is that this is an incandescent fixture (3 bulbs.) All the bulbs are good. Does anyone know if there is troubleshooting equipment for X10 (excuse to buy some tools.) 8>) Moose; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00145.html (8,956 bytes)
5. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: Battmain <battmain@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:46:09 -0700 (PDT); Temporarily move the switch closer to the unit and test. I know this defeats the purpose of where it is located, but distance can occasionally cause some wierd issues. If it works for a while, then y; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00146.html (8,976 bytes)
6. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: John Innis <jdinnis@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:54:58 -0500; Anopther thing to check is if the transmitter and reciever are on opposite legs of your 220 service. X-10 can ususally bridge across a 220V appliance like a furnace or airconditioner. But you might g; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00147.html (11,316 bytes)
7. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: John Miller <jem@milleredp.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:21:44 -0700; Yeah, there's receivers and signal-strength meters and etc. out there, probably start by looking around smarthome.com or googling for 'Leviton DHC' What kind of receiver/switch unit is being used, a; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00148.html (7,802 bytes)
8. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: eric@megageek.com; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:16:43 -0400; John asks... John, it's not just the remote commands that aren't working. The button, on the device, doesn't always work. Like I said, I tried 3 different switch units in this location and each act t; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00149.html (8,722 bytes)
9. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: John Innis <jdinnis@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:58:05 -0500; Is it possible this on a light switch that used to be part of a three-way or four-way circuit? -- == = Never offend people with style when you = = can offend with substance -- Sam Brown = == ________; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00150.html (9,712 bytes)
10. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: John Miller <jem@milleredp.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:16:27 -0700; Can you describe the wiring to this fixture? The 'traditional' cheapie X10 wall-switch replacements do not use a neutral wire at the fixture, they expect to be able to get their neutral across the f; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00151.html (8,294 bytes)
11. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <trevor@boicey.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:24:47 -0400; I have borrowed an X-10 tester and it was useful but too expensive to own... it was this one: http://www.smarthomeusa.com/ShopByManufacturer/ELK-Products/Item/ESM1/ Basically, the bar graph shows the; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00153.html (8,792 bytes)
12. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:58:54 -0700; Of course, it may not be constant interference. We used to have several 'touch' lamps in our bedroom that worked fine. But soon after moving to our current home, they started acting up. Would work f; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00154.html (8,178 bytes)
13. Re: [Shop-talk] X-10 help (score: 1): Author: "gordies garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:51:56 -0400; You may also have interference elsewhere in the house. My refrigerator caused intermittant problems with my system until I put a filter on it. As mentioned, flouresent lights can be a problem. I stil; /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00155.html (10,300 bytes)

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