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Intermittent x10 problems that have spontaneously started
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Post 1 made on Tuesday September 15, 2009 at 14:46
toftat
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Hey folks, I have been seeing some intermittent issues with my x10 install. These problems have suddenly started within the last few days, and I am unaware of any new kit that's been plugged in.

My (modest) x10 install currently exists of a phase coupler, a CM11A, 3 wired in switches (two relays and a dimmer), 3 RR501 and some lamp modules in a 1800sq-f house with _old_ wiring. The old wiring means that most outlets are GFI.

I am at the point where I am going to need to put down some coin... Either into the x10 system to make it robust, or on the next idea. From what I can tell with x10, even if I make it robust now, it might not remain that way. Especially considering I want to increase the number of devices.

As for the "next idea" I am leaning towards Insteon, but I am open to suggestions and opinions and I will be removing the x10 devices when I install any new technology.

The only caveats are that I will need a computer interface (I know Insteon has one) and that it must work well, I have a Fiancee who is allowing it to happen, but is not impressed so far.

Thanks for your advice...

Anthony
Post 2 made on Thursday September 24, 2009 at 23:38
afrielllc
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Hi Anthony,

Just read about your recent intermittent issues with the X10 install. I was wondering if maybe you lived close by a neighbor that had X10 installed in their home recently. If so their signals maybe causing your intermittent issues. Did you consider using a X10 PRO Passive Blocking Filter instead of the phase coupler?

Post 3 made on Friday October 2, 2009 at 18:05
rmalbers
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It could be anything. Look for something with a motor/compressor first that may have just started this time of year in your house. (treadmill, attic exhaust, air cond., furn., etc.) It's probably power line noise from something.
Post 4 made on Sunday March 14, 2010 at 21:54
trunkslmr
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It could ad up $ if you need to put filters on multiple devices. If you are looking for more robust but still use PLC, you might look at UPB.
Post 5 made on Thursday March 18, 2010 at 10:47
Second Banana
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Computer power supplies will induce noise on your lines, as well as other power supplies and could happen at anytime. Did you try unplugging these type of items? If you are looking in to a new system I would recommend UPB there is software to set these devices up and control them from a computer. UPB is real close in pricing to what X-10 used to be, and the product is more robust has a lot of nice options and work similar to X-10.
Always Second Best...
Post 6 made on Tuesday April 20, 2010 at 19:14
JM 1030
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On March 18, 2010 at 10:47, Second Banana said...
Computer power supplies will induce noise on your lines, as well as other power supplies and could happen at anytime.

Computer power supplies tend to be signal suckers not noise generators.


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