X-10 alternatives for 220V equipment?

Sep 06, 2006 4 Replies
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I've been using Leviton 220V X-10 receptacles to control swimming pool equipment and their lifespan is disappointing - they don't seem to last even two seasons. I realize that there are various hardwired alternatives that are more weatherproof, but I want to keep using X-10 for flexibility with my HomeSeer setup.



Has anyone been in my situation and found a better alternative? For example, if I used the X-10 HD245 modules and brought them inside for the winter, would I have better luck? Thanks.


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How about using a standard appliance module to drive a small wall-wart, which in turn activates a robust relay that would take care of your current requirement?

Regards,

Anand

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Check out the 9100 from Elk Products at

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The HD245's from X10 have the same internal mechanism as the Leviton receptacles. I think they wear out from use more than from temperature extremes.

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The Elk 9100 is great, they are serious heavy duty X10

I would also recommend the ACT RB204 (ACT makes the best industrial grade X10 stuff)

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RB204 has some extra features such as the ability for remote manual control (simple contact closure) and the relay is user replaceable.

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