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[Brian H]

tom j; I may have access to another new PH508 to compare to the other one I have.
Maybe next week.

Since X10 and now a few on line dealers are selling the SC1200. I even saw one selling varied lots between 2 and 50. 
If there are any problems with Powerhorns or anything else. I would expect the problem reports and questions will soon be on the rise. 

[tom j]

tom j; I may have access to another new PH508 to compare to the other one I have.
Maybe next week.

Since X10 and now a few on line dealers are selling the SC1200. I even saw one selling varied lots between 2 and 50. 
If there are any problems with Powerhorns or anything else. I would expect the problem reports and questions will soon be on the rise. 

So you're saying public pressure may make them redesign the SC1200 to be backward compatable with all the large power horns. They really should it's one of their best products.

Tom j.

[Brian H]

Public pressure. Well maybe; but I kind of doubt it.

The original soft start LM465s didn't flash correctly as they always tried to ramp up and down. With the security House Code. All Lights On, All Units Off. I have a later date code LM465 and all of a sudden. They start to ramp but then revert to flashing with the continuous code string.
I believe only X10 may know when the firmware in them changed. There was no public announcement like "Flashing Problem Fixed"!

Some older SH10A Small Powerhorns also have some problems. So it is just not the older PH508s.

[Brian H]

PH508 Date Code 10L52 arrived today.
Basically similar results as the X10Pro PSH01 Date Code 10F25. Tested earlier.

SC1200A:
B1 10 second delay to trigger. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds.
B2 9 second delay to trigger. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds.
M13 7 second delay to trigger. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds.
M14 7 second delay to trigger. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds.

Nontechnical observation. Both of the new Powerhorns don't sound as loud as the older ones I have.

[tom j]

PH508 Date Code 10L52 arrived today.
Basically similar results as the X10Pro PSH01 Date Code 10F25. Tested earlier.

SC1200A:
B1 10 second delay to trigger. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds.
B2 9 second delay to trigger. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds.
M13 7 second delay to trigger. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds.
M14 7 second delay to trigger. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds. 4 H/L cycles. Pause 6 seconds.

Nontechnical observation. Both of the new Powerhorns don't sound as loud as the older ones I have.

Well there's obviously a problem here just wondering now if x10 is going to address it.



Tom j.

[Brian H]

Maybe the 2011 Date Codes have a fix. Who knows?
I got a email from X10 sales after my system purchase. Giving me their good price to add two PH508 Large Powerhorns to the order before it shipped. I got two 2010 date code units from independent dealers. One is week 52 of 2010.

If it is not my setup. I would expect we will be seeing more messages about the Powerhorns shortly.

bigjohn9944's tests showed his did work. He was going to try some from stock when he got a chance.

[dave w]

 

I love most of their automation products, but sometimes X10 Inc just makes me nuts.

[tom j]

I love most of their automation products, but sometimes X10 Inc just makes me nuts.

Ditto twice    make that three times,   

Tom j.

[tom j]

tom j;

Well right now the DS10A Door Window Sensors are available.
Maybe they are clearing them out. As the special is three for $12.99
Price is even lower per sensor with a larger quantity.
http://www.x10.com/promotions/ds10a_ed_pk_1m_promo.html

Hi Brian say seems liked they changed the price on these because of the free shipping think you can find me a better price. Thanks!

Tom j.

[Brian H]

Try a search on EBay for DS10A.

[Deemar]

I thought this was a good price at $80, what am I missing?
And $150 for the whole package at the bottom of the page, looks like an awesome deal! I don't have any of those pieces yet.

[Brian H]

I believe the user was looking for more DS10s. Not part of what was in the package deals.

[tom j]

Try a search on EBay for DS10A.

Hi did a google search and found four for 19.99 but they want to charge shipping maybe if I call the order in and give them the SKU number I can get the free shipping that's what they been advertising anyway, free shipping with every order. Thanks Brian I'll report back to tell you what happen. Say has X10 addressed the compatibility problem with the large power horns yet, can you give me a update on this. Really got to finish that letter to the x10 brass.

Tom j.

[Brian H]

I have not tested any Powerhorns later than the 2010 ones I reported on already.
I have no added information on any 2011 Date Code Units. If X10 even changed anything.