X10 Hall light (was New monitors on old machines) - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

7 Nov 2006

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From: Roger Merchberger <zmerch-cctalk at 30below.com>
Subject: Re: New monitors on old machines

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 my X10 setup won't work thru the ol'
knob-n-tube (already tested 
that)  installed in my house -- depending on which circuit's going thru 
which fuse. However, I've been slowly rewireing the place where I can - 
specifically so I can use the X10 modules I have. 
I doubt that the knob-n-tube is the problem; have run X10 stuff 100%
reliably in my ancient 3-story knob & tube house for a decade (except
for the occasional module failure).
The RF stuff is another story however...

Have you tried the .1 uf phase coupling cap (or the "official" phase
coupler)?

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 > 2) train your dog how to work a light switch

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 He died a few months ago. :-( 
Sorry to hear it; so did my cat... :-(

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 > 3) switch with delay 
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 Hadn't thought of that... might have to check the
lighting shops here to 
see what they have in stock... 
While you're there, look for a wall switch with IR sensor & delay; sounds 
perfect for your app, although you might have trouble finding one that'll work 
in your 3-way setup (if you'd still need it).

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 7) Three way switch at the other enough of the hall.

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 It's already on a three-way switch with the bottom
of the stairs... do they 
make 4-way switches? 
Yes, but that'd require additional wiring.

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 And everyone forgot #8: Win a home remodeling contest
so I can get $100,000 
so I can afford to pay someone *else* to gut & redo the house in an 
expedient manner. ;-) 
Can't beat that!

m