Re: Re: Anyone seen the X10 Mains Sockets on LetsAutomate?

["Gary Peake" <email@xxxxxxx>]

Could the X10 module be removed and mounted in to the metal back box, then
use 2 x single sockets on a adaptor pattress, this would then allow 1 x
single socket to have X10 control and the other socket normal operation,
this way we will still have 2 points and standard looking sockets.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Doxey" <ukha@xxxxxxx>
To: "ukha_d" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 2:40 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: Anyone seen the X10 Mains Sockets on
LetsAutomate?


> It would have to be twin single sockets rather than a double which
requires
> more space.
>
> Unless the electronics were actually built into a socket as the two
sides
of
> a double are fed from common terminals. I *think* X10 modules only
read
the
> address at powerup therefore the power would have to be turned off for
> address changes to be effective anyway. I once changed the address of
a
> module but it wasnt effective until after a power down/up cycle. Why
would
> you want to keep changing addresses anyway? Th eonly time I have
changed
an
> adress was when moving a module from Lounge "L" to Kitchen
"K".
>
> The double outlets on sale in the states only have one half controlled
by
> X10, the other is a normal socket.
>
> Keith
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Hetherington [mailto:mark.egroups@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 08 June 2001 14:23
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Anyone seen the X10 Mains Sockets on
LetsAutomate?
>
>
> Definitely a step in the right direction.
>
> Shame it converts a double socket to single. I do not have anywhere
> near enough sockets in my house without losing all my double ones.
>
> Looking at the pictures of the unit, it does not seem it would be
> that hard to have the X10 part behind the switch making essentially a
> single socket single gang version. This would also allow development
> of a 2 gang 2 socket version by doubling up the switch and
> electronics. Not sure how this would affect back box depth though,
> but I would be happier having to replace all my back boxes with
> deeper ones than losing all my double sockets but if it could fit
> into a "standard" back box it would be perfect.
>
> The other niggle I see with them is that the address control is at
> the rear of the unit so has to be removed (with power off to be safe)
> to change the address. Would have been better if there was a panel at
> the front which "clipped" on to access the address dials.
>
> If there was a 2 gang 2 socket version, I would definitely replace
> every socket in my house ASAP!
>
> Mark.
>
>
>
>
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