Re: X-10 alternatives for 220V equipment?

[Stu Alden <foo@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks for those suggestions, I will check them out.

In article <1157773954_4775@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, none@xxxxxxxxxx
says...
> The Elk 9100 is great, they are serious heavy duty X10
>
> I would also recommend the ACT RB204 (ACT makes the best industrial grade
> X10 stuff)
> http://www.act-solutions.com/pdfs/PCCSpecs/rb204_spec.pdf
> The RB204 has some extra features such as the ability for remote manual
> control (simple contact closure) and the relay is user replaceable.
>
> "R. Lejeune" <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:eydMg.398$E67.380@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Check out the 9100 from Elk Products  at
> > http://www.elkproducts.com/products/elk-9100.htm
> >
> > The HD245's from X10 have the same internal mechanism as the Leviton
> > receptacles.  I think they wear out from use more than from temperature
> > extremes.
> >
> > "Stu Alden" <foo@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:MPG.1f688735852c0a41989699@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > I've been using Leviton 220V X-10 receptacles to control swimming pool
> > > equipment and their lifespan is disappointing - they don't seem to
> > > last even two seasons.  I realize that there are various hardwired
> > > alternatives that are more weatherproof, but I want to keep using X-10
> > > for flexibility with my HomeSeer setup.
> > >
> > > Has anyone been in my situation and found a better alternative?  For
> > > example, if I used the X-10 HD245 modules and brought them inside for
> > > the winter, would I have better luck?  Thanks.
> >
> >
>
>
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