Re: X10 signal problems...

[mike2711@xxxxxxxxx]

This morning the transformers failed to turn off. I took a module which
was in the "off" position and plugged one of the transformers in, using
the same house code, in a powered outlet. So at this point I had one
transformer on and one transformer off. If the Leviton sent the "off"
command at dawn, once I trick the photocell to think it was dark it
should have sent the "on" command to the module. It didn't. Once I
uncovered the photocell, it sent the "off" command. So.....the Leviton
6308 photocell doesn't reliably send the "off" command every morning!
I've wasted some money on filters, etc. I guess my alternative is just
to use an X10 timer (not very practical) or a Powerlinc 1132CU (more
practical). Are these reliable? I have read where they don't keep
accurate time, etc. I had bad experiences with the CM11 in the past...