System Reliability

[dannydont]

My first post.
I am totally frustrated with my X10 system.  I will start slowly with just one simple problem.  But to let you know I have several InLine Modules and some PlugIn Modules.  I have a log home and wanted to control my lights without the need to cut holes to install wall switches.  The first problem I ran into was the electricians my contractor hired were "dummer than dirt", so I gave up on that right from the get go.

Simple problem.
I have a couple of Stick-A-Switches.  One is in a bedroom to control the Overhead, Table, and Dresser lights.  This is House Code "P" and has it's own Receiver in the room.  I also have one that controls my mail entry Outside, Table, and Overhead light.  This is House Code "E" and again has it's own receiver.  From time to time these Stick-A-Switch modules will "self-destruct" -or- reset themselves to House Code "A".  Sometimes this might be after an electrical storm but just recently, last two days, the Entry Hall reset itself and I do not remember any outstanding event(s) that might have triggered it.  Can anyone explain this?  And is there anything that I can do to eliminate this issue?  Please remember this is just one simple issue that I have.  I have spent many dollars on this "stuff" and am so mad at X-10 in general that I just don't know where to begin.  I will await some advice on this one and then post the next issue.

Thanking you all in advance for any help that you might provide.
Danny Dont

[JeffVolp]

While I haven't used those "stick-a-switches" myself (all hard-wired Leviton here), I understand that many wireless X10 modules may reset to housecode A when the batteries are low.  Obviously, you must know the stick-a-switches are battery powered.  Maybe they just need fresh batteries.

Jeff

[Don N]

I purchased one stick-a-switch several months ago to test.  The first thing I had to do was install a new battery.  So as Jeff suggested, check out the battery.

[steven r]

...From time to time these Stick-A-Switch modules will "self-destruct" -or- reset themselves to House Code "A".  Sometimes this might be after an electrical storm...

My brother has a little battery operated clock on the reception desk in his office that he says reset to 12:00 after a major lightning storm the other day so I suppose you could blame it on an EMP but my bet is for the low battery. If I remember correctly, an extra battery even came with mine.