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[SafeShowroom]

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!

[jtykal]

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.

[dave w]

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

[KDR]

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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[KDR]

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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[steven r]

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

This is a dead link. I'm getting this message:
"The page you have requested has been moved or removed from our site. Please Click Here to return to the homepage if you are not automatically redirected. Thank you."

[KDR]

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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[Brian H]

The module also does Insteon for mixed systems.

[RebHawk]

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

Cheers,
--Hawk

[Brian H]

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