Re: CF light bulbs and X10 modules

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

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ClamRake <ClamRake@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>For some Compact Florescent light bulbs, I am finding that not every
>X10 appliance module work correctly.  It seems to be the 2-prong
>modules that have this problem.  But it is not every module with every
>CF bulb that I'm using.
>
>The problem seems to be that they do not turn off and completely stay
>off.  After the relay "goes click" the CF lamp turns off but then
>begins to blink dimly.  And the relay sometimes turns itself back on.
>At other times this dim bl;inking continues "forever".
>
>Is there a difference in the way 2-prong and 3-prong X10 appliance
>modules are designed that would be expected to cause this?
>
>Since the neutral is not for current handling, the only dif I can see
>it making is perhaps better filtering in the 3-prong modules.  I find
>it hard to imagine that the module's residual or baseline current to
>run itself is enough to power anything in the CF lamp.
>
>And this is a bit of a problem in my old house where not all the
>wiring has been or will be replaced anytime soon with grounded romex.
>That particularly applies to the lighting circuits where ceiling
>fixture rewiring can be a very destructive process.  My intent has
>been to switch over entirely to CF light bulbs and implement X10 for
>lights control.
>
>btw I read the articles I found on X10 & CF bulbs.  But if I missed
>the relevant paragraph, please give me the link.
>
>Thanks
>ClamRake