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OK, I know the basics of X-10. I have a ton of systems in my house already.
But I have this weird issue with one X-10 light control that has baffled me for many months and I finally got around today in debugging the problem enough to know what to do to fix it. However, I would like to understand what caused it.
The light is on a breaker that also has a window AC and a few wall outlets with nothing plugged in.
The problem is when I turn on the light, I can't shut it off. At one time I thought the problem fixed itself but today I realize it was just a repeatable condition I can now replicate.
The condition is that If the AC is running the compressor (cooling) the light can be turned on but not off. If I shut off the AC, I can now turn off the light with the X-10 remote controller. It works 100% without fail. When the AC with compressor is on, I can only turn the light on but can shut it off.
To fix this weird problem I plan to move the light with X-10 module to another circuit, off the AC circuit, allowing the AC to have its own breaker.
I haven't tested this yet but that's the plan.
Anyone with ideas out there on this? I don't understand how the AC can prevent the X10 on the same breaker from shutting off, yet turn on just fine. Other X-10 modules located throughout the house work fine. A test X10 module plugged into one of the additional outlets on the troubled circuit breaker works fine. The test of Ground faults and other electrical issues proved normal neutral and normal ground, proper voltage on the hot.
Help!
But I have this weird issue with one X-10 light control that has baffled me for many months and I finally got around today in debugging the problem enough to know what to do to fix it. However, I would like to understand what caused it.
The light is on a breaker that also has a window AC and a few wall outlets with nothing plugged in.
The problem is when I turn on the light, I can't shut it off. At one time I thought the problem fixed itself but today I realize it was just a repeatable condition I can now replicate.
The condition is that If the AC is running the compressor (cooling) the light can be turned on but not off. If I shut off the AC, I can now turn off the light with the X-10 remote controller. It works 100% without fail. When the AC with compressor is on, I can only turn the light on but can shut it off.
To fix this weird problem I plan to move the light with X-10 module to another circuit, off the AC circuit, allowing the AC to have its own breaker.
I haven't tested this yet but that's the plan.
Anyone with ideas out there on this? I don't understand how the AC can prevent the X10 on the same breaker from shutting off, yet turn on just fine. Other X-10 modules located throughout the house work fine. A test X10 module plugged into one of the additional outlets on the troubled circuit breaker works fine. The test of Ground faults and other electrical issues proved normal neutral and normal ground, proper voltage on the hot.
Help!
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It is the A/C causing noise in the lines.
Pick up an x10 xppf from EBAY and put it on the A/C. It will prevent interference from feeding from the A/C to the rest of the circuit. I have had this a couple of times in my house with various electronics.
Used to solve it by putting the offending equipment on a ratshack a/c (alternating current not air conditioner) line filter, but they are no longer available.
Got the x10 xppf from ebay a lot cheaper than from the x10 pro store.
This most recently happened when I replaced a power supply on my PC a few weeks ago. Got it all hooked up and everything on the circuit that was x10 would work sporadically. Even with the PC off. After trouble-shooting I found that if I unplugged the PC completely everything worked fine. Put one of the filters on it and problem solved.
You will see a post from me on the next page about an A/C Line interference filter. That is why I needed it!!!
Pick up an x10 xppf from EBAY and put it on the A/C. It will prevent interference from feeding from the A/C to the rest of the circuit. I have had this a couple of times in my house with various electronics.
Used to solve it by putting the offending equipment on a ratshack a/c (alternating current not air conditioner) line filter, but they are no longer available.
Got the x10 xppf from ebay a lot cheaper than from the x10 pro store.
This most recently happened when I replaced a power supply on my PC a few weeks ago. Got it all hooked up and everything on the circuit that was x10 would work sporadically. Even with the PC off. After trouble-shooting I found that if I unplugged the PC completely everything worked fine. Put one of the filters on it and problem solved.
You will see a post from me on the next page about an A/C Line interference filter. That is why I needed it!!!
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
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An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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