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Dryer Module
« on: February 29, 2008, 01:28:04 AM »

Hello All,

I'd like to be able to turn the clothes-dryer off by remote.

The plug/receptacle are the same as in the photo below...



Is there an X10 module for this that I'm overlooking?

Thanks!
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Re: Dryer Module
« Reply #1 on: February 29, 2008, 10:46:31 AM »

What you have is a phase coupler used to transmit signals from one 110V phase of your home's electrical service to the other. To control the power outlet itself, you'll need a 220V addressable module. I'm not aware of any such modules that match the 3-prong dryer plug configuration, so you're likely going to have to wire in a 220V heavy-duty switch like the XPS2 if you want to control the power to the dryer.
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Re: Dryer Module
« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2008, 11:21:37 AM »

Hello All,

I'd like to be able to turn the clothes-dryer off by remote.

Is there an X10 module for this that I'm overlooking?

Thanks!

You need to check the power requirements of your dryer. X10 Inc may not make a switch heavy duty enough for a clothes dryer. I think X10 220V models max out at 20 amp.

These will handle 30 amp
http://www.smarthome.com/31278.html
http://www.hnausa.com/Products/ELK-30-Amp-Appliance-Relay-Module__ELK-9100.aspx
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Re: Dryer Module
« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2008, 05:12:20 PM »

The plug configuration shown above is rated for 30Amps. The wiring going to that style outlet should be a number 10 wire (may be a bit bigger if its a long run. The dryer breaker should be a 220 volt 30 amp breaker. You would need a module rated for at least 30 amps, 220 volts

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Re: Dryer Module
« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2008, 05:29:13 PM »

Making a new post instead of editing since a few may have read my reply above.

Check out this for an in-line 30 amp module.
http://www.smarthome.com/31278.html

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« Last Edit: February 29, 2008, 07:07:39 PM by KDR »
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Re: Dryer Module
« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2008, 06:13:22 PM »

...Check out this for an in-line 30 amp module.
http://www.smarthome.com/31278.html ...
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Re: Dryer Module
« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2008, 07:09:36 PM »

Ok not sure why it did that  ???

Here is the link again and I also corrected it above.

http://www.smarthome.com/31278.html

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Re: Dryer Module
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2008, 06:47:08 AM »

The module also does Insteon for mixed systems.
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Re: Dryer Module
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2008, 02:03:00 PM »

These will handle 30 amp
http://www.smarthome.com/31278.html

Note that the Elk model (of which I use 2 at work and one here on my water heater) is sadly now discontinued.  I'm happy to know about the Insteon/X10 one at SmartHome, though, as I thought there was no replacement for the Elk.  Is that a fairly new module?  Or has it been around a while?  Gets a helpful in any event :D

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Re: Dryer Module
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2008, 04:03:26 PM »

The EZSwitch30 is an Insteon Enabled Module. Like many it can also be programmed with an X10 Address.
Made by Simplehomenet. It is a hard wired in type. I have seen one comment on its screw terminals being too small if the device has #10 wires. If memory serves me.
It also has both a Normally Open and Normally Closed set of contacts for each Line Wire. So if a power failure happens and you need a default of On The NC set closes on power loss.

http://www.simplehomenet.com/prods.asp?page_id=prodHeater_EZSwitch30
« Last Edit: March 02, 2008, 04:07:56 PM by Brian H »
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