Temporarily move the switch closer to the unit and
test. I know this defeats
the purpose of where it is
located, but distance can occasionally cause some
wierd issues. If it works for a while, then you could
look into x10
repeaters. Some are made for wireless
while others work with the wired units.
I've also had the receiver unit hang at the light. Mine
is a plug in unit.
Occcasionally I have to unplug it
to get it to cycle. It fails in both modes.
Either doesn't
turn off, or doesn't turn on. Usual length of working
time is
about two to three months of cycling daily.
Brian
battmain@yahoo.com
----- Original Message ----
From: "eric@megageek.com" <eric@megageek.com>
To:
shop-talk@Autox.Team.Net
Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 9:26:48 PM
Subject:
[Shop-talk] X-10 help
OK, I remember a long time ago there were some people
that had X-10
knowledge, and since some of these devices are in my shop, it's
shop
related. 8>)
Here is the problem...
I have a few locations that don't
seem to work all the time. One is a
light switch (I changed out the X-10
switch to ensure it wasn't a faulty
unit.) No matter how I address that
unit, it doesn't work. Even pressing
on the button ON THE SWITCH, it doesn't
turn on or off about 80% of the
time.
then some times it works fine.
When
it doesn't work, I have used remotes, "all unit off" devices, and the
button
on the switch. This leads me to believe that it has to do with the
bulbs.
But I don't know how to troubleshoot this issue any further.
Again, it works
correctly about 20% of the time, so it's not a complete
failure.
(snip)
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