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🔌General Home Automation => Automating Your House => Troubleshooting Automation Problems => Topic started by: billmason on December 26, 2008, 02:14:57 PM
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Hello All,
The bulb in my SocketRocket burned out - after ?~5 years - and when I replaced it, the new one went on when screwed in. I tried to shut it off with no luck. I figured it needed reprogramming and have tried all the standard advice. Problem seems to be that it is always on, and the instructions is to send the desired code 3 (or more) times within 30 seconds after it is connected. "It is programmed when the light comes on." But, it's never off. I tried "all off" on every house code with no luck. Might I have a dead SocketRocket, or does anyone know how to reset it from the "on" condition?
Appreciate all replies. - Bill
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It's very possible that when the bulb burned out, the triac in the Socket Rocket also burned out. Best advice is to junk it and get a couple of Socket Rockets. I recommend Automatic Outlet: http://www.automatedoutlet.com/home.php Their prices are less than X10's site, plus their shipping is a flat rate regardless of the size of the order. Check them out.
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If it turns on as soon as the power is switched on. As Dan said it is blown out and no programming in the world will fix it.
I blew at least two when bulbs blew out.
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Thanks very much, Dan & Brian -
I didn't want to junk it if there was a chance of making it work, but am happy to spend a little money - now - rather than continuing to waste my time!
Appreciate your replies and link to site with good pricing.
Bill