Re: Power spike fried some x10 devices ??

[Kevin Hawkins <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Do try removing power and then re-applying it (perhaps from your
fusebox).  I have had several X10 modules become unresponsive but
they've worked again when powercycled , the processor seems to lock up.
Seems that they do need about 30secs of power removal for this to work .


Kevin

egelbeertje wrote:
> Hi,
>
> a recent power spike fried one of my LW12 modules (at least I think so
> since the light always stays on - doesn't react anymore to x10
signals)
> and possibly a TMD4 dimming module (pushing the buttons doesn't send
an
> x10 signal)
>
> The whole house lit up for a millisecond (weird experience) and the tv
> shut down with a bang (frightening).
>
> Both are build in behind power sockets and switches (waf actor !) any
> suggestions on how to check them without resorting to physically
> opening the whole thing (its 2 wallplates with multiple (8) switches)
>
> I was thinking about replacing them with Xanura A10 modules since they
> seem to be a bit cheaper, anyone experience with those ?
>
> rgds Rob.
>
>