[mythtv-users] Alternatives to X-10, was: X-10 Module for Myth?

[Dan Wilga]

At 8:54 AM -0400 6/5/06, Richard Bronosky wrote:
>I used X-10 a few years ago and was very displeased.  The RF receiver
>got HORRIBLE reception, and I had the 3-way dimmer attached to my
>chandelier melt down and start sizzling TWICE!  I love geeking out on

Having replaced many light switches that died after only 6-12 months 
of use, I'm never one to defend X-10's poor quality components.

However, it sounds to me like you may have overloaded the switch. 
X-10's low-end dimmers are only rated for 500 or 600 watts. Anything 
above that and they either start acting weirdly or fry from the heat.
-- 
Dan Wilga                                                        "Ook."