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Title: Is there a smaller X10 bulb/LED/lamp device than a LM15?
Post by: callagga on June 11, 2010, 09:40:21 PM

Hi,

I'm after an X10 LED or small bulb device.  So far people have pointed out an LM15 that could be used, however this seems to be for a full size bulb.  I actually want to switch/on/off small bulbs or ideally LEDs, as I want to build a few of them into an indicator board.

Any suggestions?

thanks

Title: Re: Is there a smaller X10 bulb/LED/lamp device than a LM15?
Post by: Dan Lawrence on June 11, 2010, 10:09:57 PM

X10 does not make a LM15A "Socket Rocket" that small, it accepts only a standard threaded lamp, either a standard bulb or a CFL.

LEDs can be controlled from an Appliance Module, a lamp module cannot be used. 

Title: Re: Is there a smaller X10 bulb/LED/lamp device than a LM15?
Post by: callagga on June 11, 2010, 10:24:29 PM

Oh. Do you any model numbers for the Appliance Modules you mention?  What would be the most basic ones that could be useful for just controlling a few LEDs for example?

Title: Re: Is there a smaller X10 bulb/LED/lamp device than a LM15?
Post by: Brandt on June 12, 2010, 12:07:46 AM

Use Christmas lights powered by an appliance module AM486. And if you use a flasher, it will automatically blink when on.

Title: Re: Is there a smaller X10 bulb/LED/lamp device than a LM15?
Post by: callagga on June 12, 2010, 12:31:54 AM

Quote from: Brandt on June 12, 2010, 12:07:46 AM

Use Christmas lights powered by an appliance module AM486. And if you use a flasher, it will automatically blink when on.

ok I see what you mean - as I'd have several indicator lights (say 2-5) do you know if theres is (to save money) one device that would have 2-5 outputs here each output with it's own address? 

Title: Re: Is there a smaller X10 bulb/LED/lamp device than a LM15?
Post by: dave w on June 12, 2010, 05:56:12 PM

Quote from: callagga on June 12, 2010, 12:31:54 AM

I'd have several indicator lights (say 2-5) do you know if theres is (to save money) one device that would have 2-5 outputs here each output with it's own address? 

http://www.smarthome.com/2316/8-Channel-5-Amp-X10-Relay-Control-Unit-8R5PX/p.aspx

Title: Re: Is there a smaller X10 bulb/LED/lamp device than a LM15?
Post by: callagga on June 12, 2010, 06:30:04 PM

thanks - (I'll have a look on the European store to see if there's one for 240V, but otherwise it seems like I could just find a different power pack and this would be ok)