Re: Plug-In X-10 Filter Recommendation?

[David White <whitedavidp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Jeff. I just snagged one off Ebay.

Jeff Volp wrote:
> The inexpensive XPPF from X10 should do the job.  While rated 5A (600
> watts), it does get warm when pushed that hard.  You can put it between the
> wall socket and surge suppressor unless your computer a lot of power.  In
> that case, you could filter just the offending LCD TV.
>
> Jeff
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> "David White" <whitedavidp@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I have discovered that my recently purchased LCD TV, when turned-on,
>> interferes with X-10 control of a light on the same circuit. If the TV is
>> off, X-10 works. If on, X-10 does not.
>>
>> So I am thinking about using a plug-in filter. If I understand their use,
>> I would want to plug the TV into the filter and then the filter into the
>> wall. Is this correct?
>>
>> Right now, the TV plugs into a surge suppressor (along with a computer)
>> and then the surge suppressor into the wall. Is it better to put the
>> filter between the suppressor and the wall or between the tv and the
>> suppressor? I'd think that the latter configuration would require a filter
>> rated for fewer amps than the former configuration. The tv specs say that
>> it uses 130 watts when on and less than 1 watt in standby (off).
>>
>> Checking online (smarthome, ebay) I see 5 amp, 10 amp, and 15 amp plug-in
>> filter units. I see at least Leviton, FilterLinc, ACT, and X10 Pro brands
>> of plug-in filters. Any recommendations on what size and brand to use?
>>
>> Thanks
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