Re: Replacement for SH 1132CU

[Art Todesco <actodesco@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 7/5/2012 9:16 AM, Art Todesco wrote:
> On 7/5/2012 3:20 AM, Priority wrote:
>> On Tuesday, July 3, 2012 5:06:29 AM UTC-7, Art Todesco wrote:
>>> I think my SH 1132CU bit the dust the other night during a big
>>> thunderstorm.   I haven't found any other electrical damage in the
>>> house.  The 1132 seems to communicate with the PC connected via USB,
>>> however, there is no PLC activity.  It doesn't send x10 signals, nor the
>>> the green LED flash when an x10 signal is sent from another transmitter.
>>>     I know you can still get the 1132, however, as we all know, it is
>>> crippled and unsupported by SM, especially in the area of daylight
>>> saving time/standard time.  I know there are also some other issues, but
>>> for the most part, it works pretty good.  Using their Plus software, I
>>> am so some if/then type logic, i.e. if B1 turns on, then turn on C2.
>>> So, does anyone have any opinions of a replacement?
>>
>> I went through this myself last winter.  I now turn off my power
>> during electrical storms.
> I did a great deal of checking around for a replacement for something
> else. the idea of learning
> another new item after being use to this thing working so well except
> for two time a year to
> change the time If I really feel the need to,... well I like this thing.
>    I got a new 1132cu in the box
> from x10parts.com. A friend of mine told me they bought up all the old
> smarthome switchlinc x10
> type switches and the 1132cu etc which he prefers over the insteon.  He
> tried the Insteon a couple
> of times sending them back to smarthome for replacement and those
> replacements didnt work either.
> The only other things that come close to the 1132cu is if you want to
> leave a computer attached to
> the powerline running 24/7.  I have heard x10 will be releasing
> something new late in 2013 possibly
> but who knows.
>>
> Thanks for the info.  I ordered a new 1132cu from Smarthome, however,
> they are back ordered.  So, I'm still looking for someone that has them
> in stock.  I'll check out x10parts.com.  BTW, I have the 'Plus' software
> already, so I don't have to pay for a 2nd copy of it.  It really ticks
> me off that Smarthome is still selling 1132s in their lame condition ...
> with the daylight savings 'bug', etc.  If they are going to sell them
> new, they need to fix their product ... period.
>
> As to Smarthome design, I don't trust anything they do.  However, the
> 1132 has worked in my previous house and now this house for many, many
> years.  I do have 1  SH appliance module.  It is one that learns the x10
> codes.  It also randomly unlearns the codes.  Actually, it unlearned the
> code during that same storm that apparently wiped out the 1132.  In my
> previous house it would loose its mind in a day or 2.  Here, in a much
> more rural area, it usually holds for 6 or 8 months.  I only use it
> because it is one of the few 3 pin appliance modules that I have.  I
> also like its relatively quiet relay.  As to Insteon, I have a friend
> that used to have only x10 stuff.  He bought Insteon and he loves it ...
> he won't go back.  Another inconsistency of SM products.
>
> Thanks again and sorry about the rant.
>
Well, I looked up the item on x10parts.com.  They want about $200 for
the unit with the Essentials software and about $250 for the one with
the Plus software.  What a ripoff.