John Innis wrote:
> Smarthome does sell X-10 test equipment, but I have never used any of
> it. Pretty pricy for a tool that doesn't do much. If you are handy
> with an oscilliscope, you should be able to get more info in a more
> versitle tool.
I have borrowed an X-10 tester and it was useful but too expensive to
own... it was this one:
http://www.smarthomeusa.com/ShopByManufacturer/ELK-Products/Item/ESM1/
Basically, the bar graph shows the signal strength and there is also
a light that comes on when a valid X-10 signal is received.
It is very noticeable how the signal strength can be an order of
magnitude different between plugs.
I also had issues with spurious signals... you get in the hot tub and
freeze your balls off because it's been off for three days for no reason...
However you can certainly use it... if you see a weak signal, then
you know, or if you see a constant background of X-10 noise that isn't
being sent on purpose, then you know...
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