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Using an ELK ESM1 signal meter
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Post 1 made on Sunday January 4, 2004 at 19:59
Clocknut
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I just went around the house trying out my new meter using my MX-700 to send on/off signals. All readings were between 2.5-5.0 until I moved into the kitchen. When plugged into an outlet in the kitchen I started getting readings of .5 (two bars). I turned off the breaker for the kitchen/dining/bathroom lighting and my reading went up to 2.5-5.0.

Now, with the breaker back on, if I turn off the dining/kitchen lights at the switch my reading goes back up to 2.5-5.0. I have Lightolier Astral switches installed and would like to install some X-10 switches but not until I solve this problem.

I’m assuming I need an in-line filter. The only thing I’ve seen is the XPF on [Link: homeautomationnet.com].

If I use this filter will it allow me to use X10 switches on that circuit? Am I on the right track as far as my testing method?

Carter

Post 2 made on Monday January 5, 2004 at 20:10
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Hey Carter,
What kind of bulbs do you have in these fixtures? Some halogens and compact florecent bulbs will cause these kinds of problems. If the bulb idea does not help and it were me I would install the switch's and give them a try, I have found some fixtures in my house to show the same results, however after filtering all my computers and the such and installing the coupler/repeater (I believe we have the same model) it does not seem to matter, meaning my systems working great even with these noisy fixtures.
OP | Post 3 made on Tuesday January 6, 2004 at 20:18
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Hello,
I have six 65W floodlights in the kitchen and over the small dining table are three 60W standard bulbs. I tried some SwitchLinc 2384W switches and they would work intermittently. I have filters on my computer, stereo gear, and a TV upstairs. I'll ask Bill at homeautomationnet if he thinks the filter at the breaker will help.

Carter

Post 4 made on Wednesday January 7, 2004 at 18:45
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Carter,
I wonder if that would work? I would think that it is used to filter a noisy circuit that is polluting other circuit's in your home. I don't think you can put X-10 devices after this type of filter because it would block the signals from the rest of the house. Perhaps a filter between the switch's and noisy lights. I also remember reading about the booster lincs helping with some troubled circuits. Anyway talk with Bill and let us know what works.


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