Re: Newbie Advice needed

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Thank you, Mr. Bass.

"Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> The "tucked in the back" wire is white, unattached to the switch, and
>> is in addition to a bare ground wire that is connected to the switch.
>> Is it still likely that it is ground, rather than the hoped-for
>> neutral?
>
>That sounds like it's a neutral wire but you can't be certain without
>testing it.
>
>> Asuming it is a neutral wire, and  I therefore have the option of
>> using standard switches, is it better to use a standard switch or a
>> "RX" model meant for installations where there is no neutral wire
>> present?
>
>I'm not sure.  The "Linc" series has been the subject of numerous complaints
>here.  Unfortunately, so has almost every other brand of X10-type devices.
>
>> I feel like I must misunderstand the issue, because I only
>> inadvertently noticed that SmartHome makes an "RX" switch.  Is it a
>> common mistake for people to buy regular switches (e.g. the mass
>> market at x10.com) and unexpectedly find they don't work because their
>> house has no neutral wire available?  Or am I making a mountain out of
>> a molehill, and they just work anyway?
>
>I don't know how common it is, but I've read posts from several folks who
>made the same mistake.