I have problems with the lamp modules and horn modules or anything that uses the X10 powerline signal. Sometimes they work sometimes they don't. They don't seem to like power strips or extension cords. I believe all my lights and plugs are on the same phase in the fuse box so I don't think phasing is the issue. It does not seem cost effective to have to run a noise filter for each and every X10 module that you use. Is there a way to filter an entire phase by putting a cap or inductor across a breaker on one phase?
...It does not seem cost effective to have to run a noise filter for each and every X10 module that you use. Is there a way to filter an entire phase by putting a cap or inductor across a breaker on one phase?
Sometimes they work sometimes they don't. ........ I believe all my lights and plugs are on the same phase in the fuse box so I don't think phasing is the issue.
I have problems with the lamp modules and horn modules or anything that uses the X10 powerline signal. Sometimes they work sometimes they don't. They don't seem to like power strips or extension cords. I believe all my lights and plugs are on the same phase in the fuse box so I don't think phasing is the issue. It does not seem cost effective to have to run a noise filter for each and every X10 module that you use. Is there a way to filter an entire phase by putting a cap or inductor across a breaker on one phase?
You don't put noise filters on the modules. You identify an electronic appliance like a PC, UPS, TV, VCR, etc., which is generating noise or acting like a signal sucker (i.e., shorting out the X10 signal) and put the X10 filter on it. The objective is to keep the AC powerline clean.
Noise filters come in both plug-in and wired versions.
Check out http://www.x10.com/ and see what you need.
I found my line noise problem this morning ... It's my HDTV. So, what you're saying is ... I would just need to put a noise filter on the TV? I've never seen a noise filter, but I assume you plug the TV into it and the noise filter into the outlet?
Since X10 Filters are like Pringles :o, I had "this vendor" 'bookmarked', to save on shipping:eBay: THREE PACK X10 PLUG-IN LINE NOISE FILTER XPPF NIB 3 PK (http://cgi.ebay.com/THREE-PACK-X10-PLUG-IN-LINE-NOISE-FILTER-XPPF-NIB-3-PK_W0QQitemZ160063212871QQihZ006QQcategoryZ40976QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem)I thought he had SHIPPING costs listed last time I looked (*MONTHS* ago), but I'd send him an E-Mail first and just ask...
Do you think I can put a X10 noise filter on the electronic ballast to solve the problem?
Recently, the controller doesn't work well and totally can not control the light.