>> Speaking of X10, what value capacitor is typically used to couple the
>> two
>> sides of a 220V line together? My house is quite resistant to X10
>> signals
>> except on the same outlet, which makes it not very useful as a remote
>> control.
>>
>> I figure I can put the capacitor inside my 220V clothes dryer so it's
>> relatively safe and not in the breaker panel.
>
> Things that go boom for 1000 please ...
>
> While that solution may work the tend to eventually go pop so
> make sure it's out of harms way. I just purchased a Smarthome
> SignaLinc repeater which has worked well in my situation. I still
> need to get around to fixing the black hole (the entertainment
> system). I finish my opinion on X10 in another message.

Thanks for your opinion, but what do you think is inside your $89
SignaLinc? I bet I can get a pretty nice capacitor for less than $5 that
will be better quality than the one in the SignaLinc. I know what kind of
capacitor will survive 220VAC, I just needed to know what value is
typically used.

Cheerful regards,

Bob


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