Re: Control Hot Water Circ Pump With X10?

[David White <whitedavidp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marc Guardiani wrote:
> On Aug 23, 11:42 am, David White <whitedav...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hello. My house has a hot water circulating pump built in and located
>> near my hot water tank. It currently runs 24/7 and this is excessive. So
>> I would like to put it on a timer controlled by my X10 system. The pump
>> is wired to a wall switch so I think it easiest to replace the standard
>> wall switch with an X10 switch. I have done this with many of the lights
>> in my house so it should be easy for me to accomplish. My question is
>> which model switch should I use? Is something like the WS467 ok? Or is
>> there another unit that would be better for use with the pump? Thanks
>> for your advice.
>
> The WS467 is for incandescent lights only. You need something more
> along the lines of this:
> http://www.smarthome.com/2207/X10-Pro-20-Amp-Relay-Wall-Switch-XPS3-IW-WS13A/p.aspx
>
> Marc

Well, switch received, installed, and tested. I wonder if/when the
savings will cover the $11 cost plus my time? Cheers!