Re: Energy use in "off mode" with X10 modules and LED light bulbs

[isw <isw@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

In article <obkkrb9p5sv79au1u3llbfmn4sumjcsski@xxxxxxx>,
 Don Wiss <donwiss@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Fri, 19 Aug 2016 21:09:33 -0700 (PDT), marklewesq@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> >Does anyone know if there are any ill effects from using LED lamps with X10
> >modules.  It is pretty well known that when "off", the LED's dim but stay
> >lit.  If I do not care bout them being completely off (like in a closet,
> >stairwell, or garage ...), how much current drain is there if I just let
> >them glow slightly.  I am switching 11 watt LED's for 13 watt CFL's.  If the
> >drain is over 2 watts, then switching would not help much. If drain is
> >lower, then it might make sense to let them glow in the off position.
> >
> >I also don't understand that in one circuit it is half brightness when off,
> >but in another, the glow is only noticeable in complete darkness.
> >
> >I am using Phillips non-dimmable, but they do dim - maybe they might burn
> >out sooner.
>
> You can always use an appliance module. Simply all on or all off.

Yup, but noisy.

Isaac