Re: Where Do YOU Go For Your (Daily?) X-10 "Fix"?

["BruceR" <brNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I too have about 6 of the old ultrasonic controllers still in use after
20 years. Only one has failed. I don't use the remotes anymore but still
have a few that work.  Orginally bought them from DAK in the mid 80's.

From:Robert Green
ROBERT_GREEN1963@xxxxxxxxx

> "Dave Houston" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>
>> . . .  and having enough posters with real expertise that incorrect
>>  info is usually debunked rather quickly while even esoteric
>>  questions usually elicit responsive responses.
>
> Ain't that the truth!  While it's tough on people just trying to be
> helpful who get in over their heads, it's a good thing, overall.  Bad
> information is worse than no information at all.
>
>> Do you still have the ultrasonic console?
>
> I've got some in various states of repair and a few that are
> definitely still working.  I like them because the have a smaller
> overall footprint than the MAXI 16 although they are quite a bit
> taller.  Some were/are in daily use for over 20 years.  That's the
> hallmark of a good, basic design. The ones that failed usually had
> the code wheel start to freewheel, but that a nuisance fixable by
> black tape, not a fatal flaw.  Another nuisance is that  ALL of the
> flip lids are broken.  They seem to have been designed by the same
> people who designed CD jewel case hinges. :-)
>
> I wonder what, if any HA gear will be worth the big bucks on _Antiques
> Roadshow 2105?_  Do you think X-10 will still have some operational
> presence in the world?  It the NYC subways are using 100 year old
> track and train control gear, there's hope for X-10.
>
> --
> Bobby G.