[Hai-users] Phantom on/off problem

[Dave Horoschak]

I just ordered one of the X10 XPF filters.  Hopefully that should do the 
trick.  It's much less expensive than changing out all my switches!

Thanks for the tips.
  - Dave


Byron Peebles wrote:
> I agree with Doug.  HVAC units typically cause a tremendous voltage drop 
> when
> they start-up, and I wouldn't be surprised if there wasn't a spike in 
> there with it.
> 
> Doug: What filter do you typically use?
> 
> Doug Burton wrote:
> 
>> Dave,
>>
>> Try a filter on the HVAC power supply.  I had a client's house with 
>> the same
>> issues after a new HVAC.  I was able to stick a smarthome filterlinc 
>> between
>> the unit and the wall plug and everything was back to normal.
>>
>> Hope that helps.
>>
>> Doug
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: hai-users-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:hai-users-bounces at tssi.com] On
>> Behalf Of Dave Horoschak
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 8:41 PM
>> To: hai-users at tssi.com
>> Subject: [Hai-users] Phantom on/off problem
>>
>> I'm having a problem with X10 switches turning on by themselves.  I 
>> have a system that's worked well for about 2 years and now this 
>> problem has appeared.  I'm 99% sure that it's related to a recent HVAC 
>> install. I've tried changing unit & house codes but it doesn't seem to 
>> help the problem.  When I get home, any combination of the 3 affected 
>> lights may be on.  I've only seen this problem on 3 of my approx. 25 
>> X10 switches installed.  These lights can turn on by themselves while 
>> I'm home as well.
>>
>> I'm running all Leviton switches connected to an OP2 though a CM11A.  
>> I have a coupler/repeater installed as well.
>>
>> Two questions:
>>
>> 1. Is there anything else I can try to solve the problem with my 
>> existing equipment.
>>
>> 2. Would changing to a different PLC system likely help the situation? 
>> If so, is UPB the current recommended choice?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>  - Dave
>>
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