I used to work with X-10 in larger buildings.  It would usually propagate to
the next transformaer, and they had modules that could bridge around
transformers as needed.  I imagine you might have problems with hi amperage
(1000 amp) power buses, because of low impedance, I am not really sure.



-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Bakker <Rob@MAILSERV.WAIKATO.AC.NZ>
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU <PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU>
Date: Tuesday, August 10, 1999 6:00 AM
Subject: X10 stuff and PICs


>Anybody know if there is a distributor in New Zealand/Australia who sells
>X10 modules? (TW-523 or PL-513)
>How far do you reckon the signal will propergate?  to the nearest pole
>transformer or beyond?
>
>
>if this is OT then i apologise in advance and reply to me off the list
>
>Rob Bakker
>
>rob@waikato.ac.nz