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From: jdg@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM (Jim Griggers)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: Re: BSR X10 bridging?
Message-ID: <3573@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM>
Date: 18 Jul 88 21:27:08 GMT
References: <25559@oliveb.olivetti.com>
Reply-To: jdg@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM (Jim Griggers)
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Organization: NCR Corp., Engineering & Manufacturing - Columbia, SC
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In article <25559@oliveb.olivetti.com> gnome@olivey.olivetti.com (Gary) writes:
>I just tried installing a bunch of X-10 modules and
>find that they don't seem to talk across from one
>phase to another.  I mean that the modules on one phase
>of power wiring will not respond to controllers on the
>other phase.
>
>Has anyone out there had this happen and how did you
>overcome it?
>
>Gary

I installed a 0.1 uF 270VAC capacitor in series with a 1/4 A fast blow
fuse across the hot wires leading to my clothes dryer.  The whole assembly
was well insulated with heat shrink tubing and was installed in
the main breaker panel.  Be sure, however, to turn off the power in the
panel and stay clear of the incomming lines.  If you are not sure about
opening up your breaker panel, get an electrician to do the job.  Needless
to say,  VOLTAGES INSIDE THIS PANEL ARE LETHAL AND SHOULD BE TREATED WITH
RESPECT.

With this addition, I have had no problems transmitting to all modules.

-Jim Griggers
 jdg@ncrcae.Columbia.NCR.COM