Re: Coupler gone bad????

["BruceR" <brNOSPAM@xxxxxxxxxx>]

The oven test is not conclusive as it doesn't always work.  You could
try using a bridging capacitor in the panel to see if that helps. Also
look for sources of noise that may be caused by something new. Any new
babies at the neighbors? The plug-in wireless intercoms will swamp a
house.

From:Slip Perry
slippery@xxxxxxxxxxx

> OK. After further investigation, it may or may not be the coupler.
> Tried the old "cloths dryer on" test and still no communication with
> the other side of the house. Everything was stable and working fine
> for years, now this. I actually have 2 controllers and they both
> perform the same, that's not it. What else could it be????
> "Slip Perry" <slippery@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:UGUze.2458$Zy6.1320@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> Has anyone heard of a passive 2-phase coupler going bad?  It's been
>> installed for about 7 years and worked fine until recently.  Now, my
>> x10 controller can't seem to control devices on the other circuit of
>> my house. TIA,
>> Z