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[ultradianguy]

Hi - I thought I had found the perfect little night lights to use as indicators of X10 state - eg a light that would indicate the garage was open.  They are little button like lights, don't take up much space, but very visible. They're 1/4 watt.  Unfortunately, even when a lamp module turns off, they are still on, albeit somewhat dimmer.  It works fine with standard night lights, but they are take up a lot more space, and stick out.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Ultradianguy

[Dan Lawrence]

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[Dan Lawrence]

Interesting.  Where did you get them and what brand name is on them and how do they connect to AC power?

The fact that when you used a lamp module, they "glowed", did you try an appliance module?  Lamp modules steal a tiny bit of power, thus the "glow" when the module is off. Appliance modules have a mechanical switch (you hear a "click" when they operate.

[Brian H]

Both Lamp Modules and Appliance Modules have Local Control. This will keep any low wattage bulbs glowing. I have an assortment of LED Bulbs and all of them glow with both a Lamp or Appliance Module. The newer Appliance modules are much better; but that low a wattage is going to glow.

[HA Dave]

Hi - I thought I had found the perfect little night lights to use as indicators of X10 state - eg a light that would indicate the garage was open. 

I have a little lamp that my wife bought me for the garage door warning light.... but I also use a BVC Voice Announcement reminder/warning. You can see both on my YouTube Video.

They are little button like lights, don't take up much space, but very visible. They're 1/4 watt.  Unfortunately, even when a lamp module turns off, they are still on, albeit somewhat dimmer.  It works fine with standard night lights, but they are take up a lot more space, and stick out.

The light in the video is an LED... I use a SocketRocket (and standard adapters) to turn the light on and off. But the voice announcements give the best warning.

[Knightrider]

sounds like you need a keypadlinc from smarthome