Danny Sauer wrote:
> William wrote regarding 'Re: [EE] X10' on Thu, Dec 01 at 10:43:
>> I have a wall switch in an outlying building.  After being pleasanyly
>> surprised that it worked at all, it seems to have falling into a mode
>> where the X10 controllers have trouble turning it on, but can reliably
>> turn it OFF.  Got any suggestions or explanations?
> 
> I had one which I was running three 300watt bulbs and two fluorescent
> shop light fixtures off of.  It had teh same problem after a while -
> though all I wanted was a remote off for when I forgot to do so when I
> went inside so it was fine.  I replaced it when I noticed how hot the
> metal coverplate and box were getting. :)

Good thing! I don't think it's rate for +600W. One thing with X10
branded stuff, be careful of the ratings. I normal won't push 80%
on some thing's rating with X10 don't push 70%. I don't think highly
of most of X10's stuff.

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