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Re: [ECS] Pool filter automation... freemanb.us.ibm.com Wed, 26 Jul 2000 09:13:25 -0500

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Stephen:

What you have outlined is essentially what I have installed.    I have a
120V outlet box GFI serving two downstream 120 volt  X-10 switches, one
each for the pump and lights.   Just make sure you use the X-10 switches
normally used for fluorescent lights instead of the normal X-10 light
switches.   (Actually you might get by with a normal light switch for the
light circuit, but I couldn't due to the wattage limitation.)

I've never experienced a problem getting the X-10 signal through the GFI.

Regards,

Bill Freeman
freemanb@us.ibm.com


"Stephen Weiss" <seweiss@fast.net> on 07/26/2000 08:42:59 AM

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Hello all,

Has anybody sucessfully automated their pool filter (and possibly light)
and
how did you go about doing so?  I have a new, above-ground pool and don't
want
to keep plugging-unplugging the filter every day.

I saw that smarthome.com has an all-in-one controller that provides X-10
control of the filter, a timer and optional accessory X-10 control switches
(for
pool light, etc.).  However, it is somewhat pricey and (I believe) all of
which can be
handled alternatively using ECS.

In addition, my pool filter has a 110VAC twist-lock connector.  Code in the
area requires that any outlets outdoors be GFI protected.  Altering the
plug
on
the filter voids my warranty.  All this catches me between a rock and a
hard
place as I cannot find an X-10 with GFI protection.

Can I use a GFI breaker and have and X-10 controlled outlet?  This would
satisfy code as the outlet is protected.  However, I don't know if the
outlet would work properly (X-10 signal propagation and GFI operation)?

Has anybody overcome these problems?  Any/All suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Stephen Weiss
seweiss@fast.net

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