[ale] x10

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On Tue, Sep 16, 2003 at 10:36:35AM -0400, Hogg, Russell E wrote:


> Speaking of,
> Anyone ever try to use that power line control fro X10 through a UPS.  I
> figure there's no way in hell it would ever work.  But why not ask.

Try use the raw relay switch (Universal Module), with it plugged into
the wall (not the UPS).  Then wire its relay connections in series with
the hot lead of what you want to control (that is plugged into the UPS).
It works great for me.

> Russ
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Christopher Fowler [mailto:cfowler at outpostsentinel.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 9:44 AM
> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> Subject: Re: [ale] x10

> What do you need.  I have a pile I'm not using.


> On Tue, Sep 16, 2003 at 09:08:02AM -0400, James P. Kinney III wrote:
> > Does anyone know of a local store that carries X10 hardware?
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