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Re: Replacement for SH 1132CU



On 7/5/2012 2:09 PM, Art Todesco wrote:
> 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.
>
I hate to keep answering my own post, but here's some additional info.
I, too, really don't want to change controllers.  I can live with the
daylight savings problem.  As to the unit I ordered from SmartHome, I
got an email telling me it was back ordered.  I used their on line live
communication like to find out the estimated arrival/ship date.  They
told me they are no longer available.  I was actually surprised that
they still sold them new on their web site.  So I told the guy about the
back order email.  He said that was a mistake.  I asked, then why is the
money held on my credit card.  He said it will be un-held, and it was.
So, now I had to look around for a working used one.  I hit the jackpot
when I found someone with 2 new units in unopened packaging.  The price
was right, $45 each, so I bought both, on for insurance.  They're in the
mail ... hope they work.



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