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LEDs with X10 Wall Switch
gkamieneski:
Thanks everyone. Does X10 have a replacement wall switch for the WS467 that can correctly handle led bulbs? Seems the X10 technology itself is always going to require the minor current for carrying code and therefore LEDs will react to that.
Tuicemen:
If you don't need dimming look at these:
https://www.x10.com/x10-home-automation/switches/ws469.html
Noam:
--- Quote from: Tuicemen on March 27, 2018, 06:44:30 PM ---If you don't need dimming look at these:
https://www.x10.com/x10-home-automation/switches/ws469.html
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Keep in mind that you'll need a neutral wire in the box for this to work, though.
Tuicemen:
True!
Many older homes don't have a neutral wire hidden in the back of the junction box.
I keep forgetting this as my newly updated electrical now has these in all junction boxes.
HA Dave:
--- Quote from: Brian H on March 27, 2018, 04:22:18 PM ---The WS467 is made for incandescent loads only.
Even LED bulbs that seem to work. You may damage the bulb, WS467 or both.............
Adding one incandescent bulb in the circuit may calm it down.
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I had thought of that myself. And I tried using one (regular 60 watt) incandescent bulb and one 60 watt equivalent LED... in a two bulb fixture. It worked great and I figured I was still saving about 52 watts when on. But then I got to thinking.... long before the LED goes bad... that incandescent bulb will burn out. Which in my (old wire-twisters) mind would leave me with an Unacceptable situation.
So... I removed the LED bulb. I know it is similar to the old 7watt night-light trick. But I just couldn't be secure with the safety of it. Maybe it's my age.
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