Re: Compact Fluorescent Noise

[sylvan butler <ZsdbUse1+noZs_0611@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 21:32:06 GMT, Jeff Volp <JeffVolp@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> We use CFs in almost all our ceiling cans.  Each switch controls a string of
> up to 5 of them.  One small Leviton 6287 noise block is installed between
> the X10 switch and the lighting string to isolate all CFs on that circuit.

That's how I was going to suggest wiring it up.  :)

I assume you are using X10-compatible switches WITH a neutral?  (As
opposed to the typical X10-brand with no neutral, which must pass PLC
thru the device under control.)

> It fit behind the X10 switches in each of those electrical boxes.  The 5 amp

Wow, must have DEEP boxes.  :)

I'm in process of trying to track down and exterminate a nasty X10 PLC
gremlin.  Tracking noise sources, adding filters, adding signal
suckers...  Painful doesn't begin to describe it...  But someday I hope
to automate CFLs again, and my boxes are not nearly deep enough for a
filter, much less two or three.  :(

( Something changed about 18 months ago (no, I don't work fast ;) and
pretty much stopped all the X10 PLC on my property.  Prior to that I had
no problem with phase coupling and signal strength was fine from
anywhere in the house or barn (over 400ft away).  Now I've got all the
plug-in modules working fine, but still the 'installed' stuff isn't
working to any degree of predictablity.  I'm about to order a leviton
6284 or X10Pro PZZ01 because external cause is nearly all that remains,
and this really needs to be working before Christmas this year!)

sdb
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