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[Hemingray]

Having a serious problem with three CFLs installed in a downstairs bathroom and my TM751, When this light is on, my TM751 will NOT function (outside of it's appliance module. Besides the 20A inline filter (Don't need a huge filter), How can I prevent these from disturbing my TM751?

[HA Dave]

Having a serious problem with three CFLs installed in a downstairs bathroom and my TM751, When this light is on, my TM751 will NOT function ......... Besides the 20A inline filter (Don't need a huge filter), How can I prevent these from disturbing my TM751?

The filter may be the way to go... though 20amp is major over kill. There are a couple other things you can try.... at no cost.

Try moving your TM751. The noise generated by the CFL's likely won't effect your entire house, or even an entire phase. The problem is likely contained to that one circuit, and possibility just the part of the circuit "down-line" from the CFL's.

Here is a great post on How to Map your Circuits

I have found that SOME CFL's cause more line noise than others. Of course, the less expensive CFL's seem more likely to generate line noise. But I have also noticed that in a package of 4, you may only have 1 really noisy CFL. Try unscrewing your three CFL's one at a time and see if that makes any difference. If just 1 lamp is causing the problem... replace it.

[TakeTheActive]

Having a serious problem with three CFLs installed in a downstairs bathroom and my TM751... ...How can I prevent these from disturbing my TM751?

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IMO, it'll be MUCH CHEAPER in the long run to try different brands of CFL's (when they're on sale for a buck a piece) than to buy individual filters for each of your current 'lemons'.

[JeffVolp]

IMO, it'll be MUCH CHEAPER in the long run to try different brands of CFL's

Yes, that approach will be cheaper.  However, CFLs don't last for ever.  I believe in keeping the home "X10 friendly".  Using the proper filters means anything can be screwed into that socket in the future without concern for X10 operation.

A cheap approach for table lamps is to install the 1mH Miller 5258-RC "Hash Filter" in series with the hot lead.  Double insulate it with shrink sleeving.  Use the higher current 250uH 5254-RC if you want to be compatible with incandescent bulbs too.

FYI, the new n:vision CFLs available at Home Depot seem to be compatible with X10.

Jeff

[HA Dave]

FYI, the new n:vision CFLs available at Home Depot seem to be compatible with X10.

Jeff

Hey thanks for the tip Jeff...... I not only think thats HELPFUL.... I saved it in my favorites (with some of the other stuff you've written).