Just wanted to inject a thought her. My experience with the X-10 system
results in the following observations:
X-10 units are noisy. If you are using them in the house and you have
sensitive hearing they can be an annoyance. However, I see no problem in a
garage environment. Also, just a note, If you are putting any electric
motors on an X-10 unit, (including receptacles that you may plug an electric
drill, sander, or other tool), the standard X-10 module won't last. I have
no experience with the modules designed for motor circuits, but I know they
are quite expensive. Just my thoughts. Hop it helps.
George
----- Original Message -----
From: "bob bownes" <rbownes@nametree.com>
To: <epetrevich@relavis.com>
Cc: "Rex Burkheimer" <rex@wmautomotive.com>; <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 22, 2000 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: Speaking of codes...
>
>
> X-10 is a nice solution for remoting lights and such. I use it throughout
the
> house for a variety of applications. Had not moved it into the garage yet,
but
> it's a great idea.
>
> Not only can you controll it from the phone, but from the computer as
well. The
> outside lights at my house are turned on/off based on TOD and the TOY (to
figure
> out how dark it is....) And I can turn it all on/off over the net as well.
> (always good for annoying the spouse in the middle of the night when you
are far
> away)
>
> Bob
>
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