Re: x10 activehome pro

["Robert L Bass" <no-sales-spam@bassburglaralarms>]

Thanks Marc,

Knowing you I figured you got it right.  :^)
I just wanted to make sure newbies
know about the safety issue.  Done right
it's entirely safe.  Also, I agree completely
about consulting the local AHJ.  If you
approach them right those guys can be a
very valuable resource (well, some of them
can;  the rest are a royal...:^)).

--

Regards,
Robert L Bass

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"Marc_F_Hult" <MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:kuksr2lq268179mdl3c0teh0d7hbn5gv1b@xxxxxxxxxx
> On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:30:30 -0500, "Robert L Bass"
> <no-sales-spam@bassburglaralarms> wrote in message
> <OcKdnY3Tadpz1yPYnZ2dnUVZ_vyunZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
>
>>> installing a junction box with duplex
>>> outlets connected to each phase
>>> immediately adjacent to the entrance
>>> panel.
>>
>>Hmm.  If you do that you ought to use
>>bridged breakers to make certain that
>>both phases are dead while working
>>in the box.
>>
>>It seems like a good idea, Marc, but
>>I'd also check with the local inspector
>>to make sure they will approve it unless
>>you're only using this as a temporary
>>testing point.  The only issue about
>>which I'm concerned is the matter of
>>two phases in a box supplying 110V
>>outlets.  There is the possibility that a
>>future owner or worker may switch off
>>only one breaker, think the box is dead
>>and get a shock.
>
>
> Yes. Good points. That's what I did. I also used red and black wires for
> the hot conductors which is another indicator that the two outlets might be
> on two different circuits, and, in this case, on different phases.
>
> As I understand it, and according to Leviton's instructions for their phase
> coupler(s) -- I've had two different Leviton couplers -- the US National
> Electrical Code (NEC) requires double pole ("bridged")  breakers for the
> X-10 phase coupler.
>
> For example, the Leviton product bulletin for the HCA02-10E "System
> Amplifier/ Repeater/Coupler Module With Test Signal Generator"  states
> clearly:
>
> "Connects to a 15A double-pole breaker
> or two 15A S.P. breakers equipped with
> handle tie to attach two 120V legs in
> main panel box".
>
> I powered the 'test points' of the duplex outlets from the circuit for the
> ACT X-10 phase coupler. So tripping the breaker for one phase opens up both
> sets of outlets.  Our local electrical inspector has seen this setup at
> least twice and approved w/ sticker additions to panel. (There was other,
> much more extensive work done during remodeling.)
>
> As always, folks would be wise to know what the inspector for their
> Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for the NEC  might have to say about
> the matter. That's the opinion that ultimately matters most wrt code
> compliance.
>
> ... Marc
> Marc_F_Hult
> www.EControl.org