Re: Additional X10 data points

[Charles Sullivan <cwsulliv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 12:13:19 -0500, Neil Cherry wrote:

> In the last discussion of Insteon there was a question as to if the
> X10 would perform better, in my home, if I had an amplified repeater.
> The answer is yes. I installed a Signalinc Repeater (3-WIRE DRYER) and
> the B phase now sees a much stronger signal , as expected.  The signal
> is pretty much on par with the Insteon signals.  There is one severe
> black hole where the X10 signal drops to less than .1 p-p. I'm going
> to move one of the Insteon lamp modules there in a few weeks and see
> how well it works. With the above repeater the X10 Lamp module (in the
> black hole) works but it kills light bulbs pretty quick compared to
> not having the device on a module.  Hopefully the Insteon will work
> well and allow the light bulbs to live a little longer. I'll also be
> replacing a garage X10 wall switch (the dimable, cheap and ugly one)
> with an Insteon wall switch. The old switch had the same problem with
> bulbs and has been very unreliable (can't turn it on but can turn it
> off, even though the signal strength is now above 1v pk-pk).

I'm surprised to hear of your problem with light bulb longevity.
I have a number of ordinary incandescent light bulbs connected
to X10 wall switches and lamp modules.  They're on daily from dusk
to dawn, dimmed about 10% from max, and only rarely need
replacement.  I think some have been running for 2-3 years or more.

What's the usual power line voltage at your house?  (Mine usually
runs between 120-125 V.)

Regards,
Charles Sullivan