Well, it has come very far to deal with those problems. First of, if you
neighbor is using it as well, you just need to change "house codes". They
have X10 logging tools so you can find what signals are being sent when to
find out the source of "unwanted" codes.
Note: if there is a transformer between you and your neighbor, you will not
have that problem.
Power outages are still a problem, but they are rare around here
Yes, properly placed light switches work great, but you still can't get the
programmability of X10. Also, the fact that you don't need to rewire the
house is a major plus.
Inch
mailto:epetrevich@relavis.com
Derek Harling
<derek.lola@sympatic To:
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o.ca> cc: epetrevich@relavis.com,
Rex Burkheimer
Sent by: <rex@wmautomotive.com>
shop-talk-owner@auto Subject: Re: Speaking of
codes...
x.team.net
09/22/00 08:34 PM
Please respond to
Derek Harling
Sounds great (in theory) but have they solved the problem of the
neighbor's garage door opener turning on all your lights (and stereo and
compressor) - and of momentary power outages doing the same? I too
thought the idea was great - until I tried it. Well positioned manual
switches are a fantastic invention worth trying (as long as you don't
forget your passport!).
Derek
epetrevich@relavis.com wrote:
>
> Sorry, I forgot that X-10 isn't that popular yet.
>
> First off, a great place to start is http://www.x10.com If you live near
a
> Radio Shack, they carry it as well.
>
> x10 is a standard transceiver language that works on existing AC wires in
> your home. It allows you to control any outlet or fixture from any other
> point in the home. It basically is a "home automation" solution without
> the need to rewire the whole house.
>
> Example, in my last shop, I had 5 different light switches to turn on and
> off each time I went in or out. By replacing the switches with X10
> compatible switches, and adding a "controller" near the door, I could
> program the different "routines" for each button on the controller. I
had
> one that turned on all the lights, the stereo, the air compressor and the
> dust collector. Another one that only turned on selected lights (in case
I
> just needed to run into the shop to grab something), and others to turn
on
> any light by itself. No matter which one I used, I only had to touch one
> button to turn everything off.
>
> X10 is getting alot more advanced. I have a computer program that
> interfaces with my home electrical system. I can turn on/off any device
> from my system. Plus I have macros that I can run.
> In the old house, I would hit one button in the den and the main lights
> would dim to 40%, the accent lights ramped up to 40%, the mini blinds
> closed and the DVD player turned on. (and yes, I have had to "reboot" my
> house! 8>))
>
> >From a security prospective its great. You can put your house in
"learn"
> mode. It basically can learn your daily routine of electrical use.
Then,
> when you got on vacation, you put your house into "live" mode. The
> computer will turn on and off all the lights and devices hooked up to
your
> x10 system automatically at about the same time (but not exactly, so it
> doesn't look like a timer). Perfect for making your house looked "lived
> in" while you are away.
>
> I also have the phone interface. I can call my house from any phone and
> type in a code. Once I've done that, I can turn on/off any device
> remotely. I used this once when I was in Boston and I need to have a
> friend get my passport out of my house for me. He drove to my house and
> called me on his cell. I opened the front door for him (using x10
"strike
> plates") and turned the lights on right to my closet that had the
passport.
> He had no question on where to go! 8>) When he left, the door
> automatically locked and I turned off all the lights.
>
> X10 is fun and easy to install and use. You can also start real small
and
> add on as you want to, to control costs.
>
> If you have any more questions, please let me know.
>
> Inch
> (I have no interests in X10 technology or X10.com. I'm just sharing
> product information and advice)
>
> mailto:epetrevich@relavis.com
>
>
> "Rex
> Burkheimer" To:
<epetrevich@relavis.com>,
> <rex@wmautomo <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
> tive.com> cc:
> Subject: Re: Speaking of
codes...
> 09/22/00
> 09:47 AM
> Please
> respond to
> "Rex
> Burkheimer"
>
>
>
> what is an X10 Solution??
>
> I'm about to put lighting into my shop, too.
>
> Rex Burkheimer
> Marketing Director, WM Automotive Warehouse
> Fort Worth TX rex@wmautomotive.com
> "Genius is nurtured in solitude, character in the social stream." --
Goethe
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <epetrevich@relavis.com>
> To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 7:42 AM
> Subject: Speaking of codes...
>
> >
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> >
> > Speaking of codes, does anyone know what you need to do with extra
> > conductors that are wired in? (to be up to code)
> > The person that owned the shop before me, must be Italian, because his
> > wiring looks like Spaghetti! (Note: no offense to Italians, I'm 1/2
> > Italian) 8>)
> >
> > Anyway, in cleaning up his wiring job, I've got lots of 3 conductor
wires
> > in boxes that only need 2. Of course I disconnected the wire at both
> > ends, but do I need to do anything else? (i.e. E-tape, wire nut?)
> >
> > Thanks. I'm currently working on an X-10 solution to the shop
lighting.
> I
> > did it in my last house and shop and loved it!
> >
> > Inch
> > mailto:epetrevich@relavis.com
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > <br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Speaking of codes, does anyone know
> what you need to do with extra conductors that are wired in? (to be up to
> code)</font>
> > <br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">The person that owned the shop
before
> me, must be Italian, because his wiring looks like Spaghetti!
(Note:
> no offense to Italians, I'm 1/2 Italian) 8>)</font>
> > <br>
> > <br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Anyway, in cleaning up his wiring
job,
> I've got lots of 3 conductor wires in boxes that only need 2. Of
> course I disconnected the wire at both ends, but do I need to do anything
> else? (i.e. E-tape, wire nut?)</font>
> > <br>
> > <br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Thanks. I'm currently working
on
> an X-10 solution to the shop lighting. I did it in my last house
and
> shop and loved it!</font>
> > <br>
> > <br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Inch<br>
> > </font><a href=mailto:epetrevich@relavis.com><font size=3 color=blue
> face="Times New Roman"><u>mailto:epetrevich@relavis.com</u></font></a>
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