Hello All:
I am attempting to configure something that might sound a bit archaic ... I dusted off my old X10 system with the hopes to making my pool equipment semi automated! .. At this point, from everything that i have read, the X10 system doesn't always work when turning on or off appliances and/or lamps ... With that said, I was thinking about just using the X10 portion to remotely turn on my filter and heater before I decide to go in ...
Here's what I'm trying to accomplish, currently, I have an Intermatic sub panel with mechanical time clocks (T30040R) if I'm not mistaken ... I am wondering, if I am able to keep that time clock in place for the daily operation of the the filter, and just use the X10 as a bypass... My idea is to splice in a connection through the time clock, meaning, run wires from Line 1 to one end of the X10 switch and Load 1 to the Other, then Line 2 and Load 2 to the other pole of the switch ... I have no doubt this will actually work, however, what I am wondering is if I will create a short to power if the X10 is commanded on while the time clock is on ...
Has anyone attempted this .. I am open to other suggestions, however, I am not sure that I want to spend a boat load of money to a complete home automation system ...
Thx!
I am attempting to configure something that might sound a bit archaic ... I dusted off my old X10 system with the hopes to making my pool equipment semi automated! .. At this point, from everything that i have read, the X10 system doesn't always work when turning on or off appliances and/or lamps ... With that said, I was thinking about just using the X10 portion to remotely turn on my filter and heater before I decide to go in ...
Here's what I'm trying to accomplish, currently, I have an Intermatic sub panel with mechanical time clocks (T30040R) if I'm not mistaken ... I am wondering, if I am able to keep that time clock in place for the daily operation of the the filter, and just use the X10 as a bypass... My idea is to splice in a connection through the time clock, meaning, run wires from Line 1 to one end of the X10 switch and Load 1 to the Other, then Line 2 and Load 2 to the other pole of the switch ... I have no doubt this will actually work, however, what I am wondering is if I will create a short to power if the X10 is commanded on while the time clock is on ...
Has anyone attempted this .. I am open to other suggestions, however, I am not sure that I want to spend a boat load of money to a complete home automation system ...
Thx!