X10 Troubleshooting Tutorials

Like many who have been using X10 since the mid 80’s, we have encountered our share of problems.  In addition to lighting, we use X10 to control the irrigation system, and also for supplemental control of our HVAC system.  We have experienced virtually 100% reliability with our X10 automation system since moving into our present home.  I have written a number of troubleshooting tutorials to address various issues to help others achieve the same level of reliability.  Below is a list of the tutorials currently available.  Feedback and questions are appreciated.  Additional tutorials may be written to address other issues.

• X10 Automation Reliability
• X10 Passive Couplers & Repeaters
• X10, Noise Generators, Signal Suckers, and Filters
• X10  & Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
• X10 Noise from a Cellet Cellphone Charger
• X10 Powerline Collisions
• The XTB - An Alternative Approach for X10 Reliability
• Dave Houston's Eggbeater Antenna
• Dave Houston's Passive Repeater RF Signal Booster
  

Credits:

    The creative XTB Logo was designed by Jack Edin.

    The photo above is a view of dawn over the Pine Valley Mountains one winter morning.