Re: Water heater eating X-10 signal

[lnh <lnoh@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In article <1338678@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
 ddl@danlan.*com (Dan Lanciani) wrote:

> |
> | So what is the best way to see the noise on a scope?
> |
> | Hook the scope to an X10 bridge to filter the 60Hz and make the X10
> | signal and noise easier to see?
>
> You could do that, but if the bridge (coupler) is too good (too selective)
> you might not see the noise.  You could also use a commercial product, e.g.,
> ACT's Scope-Test[2].  I use a series 0.1uF capacitor and 0.25A fuse to hot
> with a 100 ohm resistor across the scope's input.  I believe this is mostly
> similar to some of the commercial products; the fuse gives me a little extra
> feeling of safety...
>
> 				Dan Lanciani
> 				ddl@danlan.*com


Thanks. I'll give it a try.