Re: Water heater eating X-10 signal

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

graftonfot@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

>Apparently the HCA02 is performing its repeater function quite well.
>But what's puzzling is that with the coupler in-circuit, closing the
>breaker for the water heater apparently has no visible effect on the
>signal coupling as shown by the ESM-1 at the breaker panel, even
>though I've repeatedly confirmed that it debilitates my control of my
>front yard lighting.
>
>Shouldn't I expect to see a big drop in Phase B signal with the water
>heater circuit connected?

What does the "X-10 Good" LED on the ESM1 do when the HCA02 and water heater
are active?

Also, as Jeff notes, for the tests you need to make sure the water heater
element is actively conducting (i.e. heating the water) by cranking the
thermostat up.