Re: Power spike fried some x10 devices ??

["egelbeertje" <r_d_k@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Kevin, hmmmm - means I will have to shutdown part of the house
when wifey is out (meaning resetting clocks and stuff) - I'll see if
that does the trick though. thx.
Rob



--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Kevin Hawkins <lists@...> wrote:
>
> 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.
> >
> >
>