Re: Surge suppressors

["Timothy Morris" <timmorris@xxxxxxx>]

I'll try it tonight. I still like the idea of LD10s though - a more elegant
solution.

Tim.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Doxey [mailto:keith.doxey@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 27 July 1999 16:14
> To: 'ukha_d@xxxxxxx'
> Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Surge suppressors
>
>
> No. Depending on the design they can soak up signals from either side
of
> the filter.
> A good filter should have chokes on the inputs to stop the
interference
> getting through followed by capacitors to short out the remaining
> interference that got through.
>
> Switch mode PSU's as used in PC's , TV's etc actually generate
> interference
> by chopping up the mains supply so they tend to have a reversed filter
to
> prevent their self generated interference getting out. you may have
seen
> people mention that Sony TV's kill X10 signals dead.
>
> When you get the problem just disconnect your HiFi gear from the mains
> completely to see it that cures it. dont just switch the mains
> plug off as
> most 13A sockets only have single pole switches and part of the
circuitry
> will still be connected.
>
> 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 3:26 PM
> To:	ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject:	[ukha_d] Re: Surge suppressors
>
> 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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