Re: CF light bulbs and X10 modules

[Nick Hull <nhull@xxxxxxx>]

In article <8hc8a393rv0rr06h8767uf1587o9ai1h9u@xxxxxxx>,
 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".

You have to disable the sense circuitry, it's just snipping one
diode.  Google for it, I've done it.