Is there a way to set up an appliance module so that when the lights are on (X10), the appliance module turns off.

What I am trying to accomplish is having my dehimidifier turn off when I use X10 to turn on my lights.

Thanks

Is the dehimidifier causing noise on the line or something? It might be easier/better just to bite the bullet and get a plug in filter for the dehimidifier. (Make sure you get one that can handle the current. Those things can draw a lot of current.)

The answer is "yes". I have a friend who wanted to do the same thing for a different use. He opened the module and swapped one wire from each of the two solenoid coils.

If I'm not mistaken, one wire from each coil is connected to the same point on the PCB, and the other wire from each coil is the one you need to swap with the other.


Edit: I just got off the phone with my friend. It was a Universal Module he modified, not an Appliance Module; apparently, the AM uses a single-coil relay, whereas the UM uses a pair of coils.

A UM's terminals are rated at only 32 volts, but this is to satisfy UL requirements, because the terminal screws have exposed heads. If insulated, or otherwise contained, the contacts can safely switch 120 volts.

Upidedown (where's the 's'?) could use a plug and socket, and coat the screwheads with some 'liguid electrical tape' to use with his humidifier, and the UM would respond as he wishes: off for on, and vice-versa.

Larry
www.fineelectricco.com

This message was edited by Larry Fine on 01/17/04 17:04.

This is not about noise on the line. I just want the dehumidifier off when I am in the room (i.e., the lights are on).

If you have a remote that sends macro's you could use this, Another idea is the new smarthome scene capable modules.

You could set up a motion sensor in the room to turn off the dehumidifier (on an appliance module) if you had some good control software. Which package are you using?

Martin
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Probably wouldn't sense me if I was watching TV.

Not unless you are a very enthusiastic TV watcher. :-)