Re: Howto: X10 lights on conduit for barn

[DLC <DLC@xxxxxxx>]

Terry,

Another way to use the module is to open it up and add a new switched
lead.  There already is a hole in the case adjacent to the power lug, so
soldering the new lead is easy.

Then mount the module in its own box and extend the new switched lead
and neutral to your light. As the face of the module is exposed, you can
change codes easily.

I have perhaps 10 modified modules used to control exterior spotlights,
low voltage lights, and fluorescent lights with no problems.

DLC

terry@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I wanted to use x10 to independently control four 300W Halogen lights
> on the ceiling of my recently-built barn.  I am using gray 3/4" PVC
> conduit and boxes with wires pulled inside for all wiring in the barn
> which is unheated thru Vermont winters. I wanted to mount X10 modules
> right inside each box that the lights mounted on.  I looked at using
> appliance modules, but I would have to make 3 wired connections to the
> plugs, and find a way to glue or attach the module so that the settings
> could be changed from outside.
>
> Luckily I found that an X10 SuperSocket module slides nicely right
> inside the Gray PVC Carlin boxes I am using from Home Depot. Drill two
> holes, and add a load connection on a plug blade, and you're ready to
> install.  Now I can turn any of the 4 lights on and off from a PalmPad
> or PowerHome.
>
> How It Worked is shown at http://terryking.us/photos/x10lights/
>
> This could also be used with a blank cover, to make a conduit-inline
> X10 switch.
>
> Any comments, suggestions, pointers to similar stuff appreciated!
>
> Regards, Terry King  ...On The Mediterranean in Carthage
> (Back ...In The Woods In Vermont for the Summer)
>