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Old 7/29/06, 8:47 PM
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No really a wise choice if Sparky is on the way.

I'm just a curious sort and can't resist a reason for further invesigation.

Maybe this is why I take so long.



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It could be an X-10 switch, requires no wiring between the switch & the light, uses PLCs. They have a slight delay.
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It could be an X-10 switch, requires no wiring between the switch & the light, uses PLCs. They have a slight delay.
Do they normally make a repetative clicking noise when operated?
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Old 7/30/06, 7:29 AM
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It could be an X-10 switch, requires no wiring between the switch & the light, uses PLCs. They have a slight delay.
Brian, could you expand on this? I have a situation in my home where, if this worked wirelessly, it would save me some work.

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Old 7/30/06, 7:44 AM
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Brian, could you expand on this? I have a situation in my home where, if this worked wirelessly, it would save me some work.

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Old 7/30/06, 8:13 AM
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Old 7/30/06, 11:40 AM
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Do they normally make a repetative clicking noise when operated?
No, there is only one click at the switching device, which can be either in the switch you are pushing or in a remote relay. Now there is a new version called Insteon which uses PLCs and RF signalas, I don't know if it repeats the commands multiple times at the same device or not.
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Old 7/30/06, 12:12 PM
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Thanks guys.
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From the way you have described the switching, it sounds like the light switch is on a "lighting control system". These controls take a little time to activate. The GFCI protection will work quickly, and the controls will have a small time activation delay.
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