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Re: Surge suppressors


  • To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: Surge suppressors
  • From: "Timothy Morris" <timmorris@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 27 Jul 1999 15:25:36 +0100
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  • Reply-to: ukha_d@xxxxxxx

I thought they only caused a problem if X-10 modules were plugged in to the
supressors? I'll have a bit of a problem unplugging the surpressors on the
Hi-Fi - they are built into 4, 4 way plugs!

Tim.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Doxey [mailto:keith.doxey@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 27 July 1999 15:20
> To: 'ukha_d@xxxxxxx'
> Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Surge suppressors
>
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> This is the first time you have mentions the surge suppressors.
> Have you tried unplugging them at the times when your dimmers arent
> responding?
>
> It could be that you have a very low X10 level because of them and
this
> coupled with the heat build up in the switched is the cause of your
> problems.
>
> I think I have a possible problem with my main PC soaking up X10 from
my
> CM12U.
> My lounge table lamps are supposed to go off at 12 midnight but
> occasionally this doesnt happen. The other night I realised that
> they were
> still on and so was the PC. Recently I have been using my laptop in
the
> lounge and not turning the main PC on and the lights have been
> fine. When I
> get time I will investigate further but in your case I would
> definately try
> unplugging the suppressors when you have a problem and seeing if this
> helps.
>
> Keith
>
> Keith Doxey
> http://www.btinternet.com/~krazy.keith
> Krazy Keith's World of DIY Home Automation
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Timothy Morris [SMTP:timmorris@xxxxxxx]
> Sent:	Tuesday, July 27, 1999 3:03 PM
> To:	ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject:	[ukha_d] Re: TV and sound over CAT5
>
> I'll even supply the beer! Getting about is a bit awkward for me. I
got
> knocked off my 'bike about 4 years ago, and I'm now confined to a
> wheelchair. The offer is open though, perhaps in exchange for some
trouble
> shooting on my X-10 system. It doesn't have to be a group thing. I
enjoy
> showing the Hi-fi off at any opportunity. Oh, and yes I do use surge
> surpressors on the Hi-Fi side to filter out the 'fridge and X-10
amonst
> other things!
>
> Tim.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Harrison, Mark (Alliance) [mailto:Mark.Harrison@xxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 27 July 1999 14:47
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> > Subject: [ukha_d] Re: TV and sound over CAT5
> >
> >
> > Tim,
> >
> > > If anyone in the SW London/Surrey area wants to know what
REAL Hi-Fi
> > sounds
> > > like, email me, and we might be able to arrange something.
> >
> > Come on then, how about a hi-fi demo one evening, followed by a
pint in
> a
> > local wayside chapel to discuss Home Automation? If you're on,
> > then I'm sure
> > there are enough London-based HAers to make it a worthwhile
session....
> >
> > Mark Harrison
> > European IT Manager, BP/Bovis Alliance
> > Tel: +44 20 8869 1439
> > Fax: +44 20 8423 7711
> >
> >
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