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Author Topic: Any cost effective approaches to deal with CFL line noise issues  (Read 2642 times)

toddbailey

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Any cost effective approaches to deal with CFL line noise issues
« on: September 11, 2012, 02:23:18 PM »

I'm having a myriad of issues using cfl lighting and x10 plc equipment.

I've tried various filters with mixed results.  Considering the cost and quantity required purchasing and installing filters at every lamp and ceiling light isn't a viable solution.
I've been replacing failed CFL lights with LED and incad light as required and cost effective, but was wondering how other deal with CFL issues.

I'm using the x10 usb based control unit CM15a, and PHR03 remotes and  a smartlink phase coupler 4816H

Anything else I can try, or do I suffer until all the cfl lights are gone?


thanks
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dave w

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Re: Any cost effective approaches to deal with CFL line noise issues
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2012, 02:27:27 PM »


Anything else I can try, or do I suffer until all the cfl lights are gone?


thanks
Dump the passive phase coupler and instead get a high output repeater.
I have CFLs and LEDs all over the place wil sustained noise. But the XTBIIR blasts through all my noise.
http://jvde.us//xtb/XTB-IIR_description.htm
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Glassdome

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Re: Any cost effective approaches to deal with CFL line noise issues
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2012, 02:26:55 PM »

Is there a UK (240 volt) version of this as I am experience the same problems with noise from LED and SMD bulbs preventing x10 devices from operating.

Thanks in advance
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Brian H

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Re: Any cost effective approaches to deal with CFL line noise issues
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2012, 03:21:53 PM »

I am sure Jeff will have exact details.
There is a 240 volt 50 Hz model on the order page.
http://jvde.us/xtb/xtb_ordering.htm
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