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From: markbl@cbnewse.ATT.COM (mark.s.blumenthal)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house,sci.electronics
Subject: Re: Garage Door Opener light control accessory.
Summary: product sources, home automation
Message-ID: <12417@cbnewse.ATT.COM>
Date: 5 Jan 90 08:52:14 GMT
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 >I just purchased one of those "Light Control" units from sears so I
 >could control my garage lights from the 3 button garage door transmitter.
 >Once I got it home, I discovered that it is for "Incandescent Lights ONLY"
 >up to 500 watts. I have florescent lights in my garage. I would still like
 >to use this thing, therefore, what are the recommendations from the net? 

Assuming that the Sears lighting controls are X-10 compatible (Radio Shack Plug-
n-Power, BSR, X10 Powerhouse, etc.) as is the Stanley Lightmaker stuff (I'm
almost positive it is), you can purchase one of the following: 

	Leviton "Decora Electronic Controls" devices:  
		#6291 Wall Switch module, 
		#6375 Fluorescent Fixture Relay Module
		#6227 Wall Receptacle Module 

	X-10 Powerhouse:
		#SR227 Wall Receptacle
		#AM486 2-prong Appliance Module
		#AM466 3-prong Appliance Module

	Radio Shack:
		#61-2685 Wall Outlet "remote outlet"
		#61-2681 plug-in appliance module

	Stanley Lightmaker series:
		plug-in appliance module

	Sears Home Control devices:
		plug-in appliance module
		Wall Receptacle Module 


If you have any questions on home automation, controlled lighting systems,
home remote control systems, whole-house audio/video systems, or voice-control
home automation and security, OR you would like information on monthly 
publications or product sources on theses subjects, please call or write: 

					Mark Blumenthal
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					Warrenville, IL 60555
					Phone 708/393-3038
-Mark Blumenthal