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JeffVolp:

I offer a kit that includes 4 clamp-on clamshell filters and a shunt filter that goes directly across the 240V.  This solution worked at a home in the Cincinnati area. 

I had several communications with Duke engineers regarding our efforts.  One of the engineers said they would be ordering a kit.  That was a several months ago, and I never heard back from them.

Since the clamp-on filters must be installed over the hot service entrance cables inside the distribution panel, this must either be done by an electrician or someone comfortable working directly inside the panel.  The shunt filter is installed across a 240V breaker.

If you want further information on this solution, please contact me directly.

Jeff

gg4000:
Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't.
Where is a link to find different filters. X-10 always puts a CM15 in my cart and not the filter.
I do have a smart meter but would also like to block noise from 2 desktops here.
Thanks

Brian H:
I tried looking at three independent automation dealers sites. All of them don't have the X10Pro XPPF filter and the X10Shop lists it as discontinued. That maybe why you get the incorrect item in you cart. Which is strange as the CM15A is also discontinued.

The Smarthome 1626-10 10 amp filter is what some use. I have one on my UPS for the computing gear and the unfiltered outlet on the front. Has my controller in it.
http://www.smarthome.com/1626-10/FilterLinc-10-Amp-Plug-In-Noise-Filter/p.aspx

The ACT AF120 is a 15 amp filter that also is being used.
http://www.smarthome.com/4845ACF/ACT-AF120-15-Amp-Plug-In-Noise-Filter/p.aspx

Another search did find a vendor with the XPPF. Just remember they get warm and smell if pushed to their 5 amp rating.
http://www.thehomeautomationstore.com/xppf.html

JeffVolp:
I am a few weeks away from offering my own 10A filter.  It functions as a low-pass like the XPPF.  It does much better at rejecting out of band noise than the other high-current notch filters.

To keep the cost as low as possible, the PCB will just be bare bones (no silk screen or solder mask).  My target price is $29 for the kit, and $39 for an assembled unit.

Jeff

gg4000:
Thanks for the replies

I will try to find the source of the noise this weekend. Will probably get a few Smart Home filters.

Jeff I did want to look into getting the Smart meter filter too.
I think I saw your web page, but can't find it at this moment.
Also not looking forward to removing a live wire. I've done it before, but still don't like it much.
Would be nice if there was a clamp on type, like the clamp on amp meters.

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