X-10 On DC

[ExYankee]

I have my HF 2HP DC and a few fans and a filter on a x-10 (actually the Radio Shack equivalent) system and a few controllers here and there around the shop, so I can switch it on, make a cut with my MS and switch it off. The plug in outlet is a 20 amp one. Well I came to the shop yesterday to find my DC going. I then figured it must of somehow triggered on after a momentary power outage we had the evening before. I went and felt the motor and it was just slightly warm, so that made me feel good, but it must have been a million to one electrofluke to get the controller to switch on (the other plugs were not affected).

I guess it might seem prudent to throw the breaker when I leave just in case.

[ragswl4]

I have my HF 2HP DC and a few fans and a filter on a x-10 (actually the Radio Shack equivalent) system and a few controllers here and there around the shop, so I can switch it on, make a cut with my MS and switch it off. The plug in outlet is a 20 amp one. Well I came to the shop yesterday to find my DC going. I then figured it must of somehow triggered on after a momentary power outage we had the evening before. I went and felt the motor and it was just slightly warm, so that made me feel good, but it must have been a million to one electrofluke to get the controller to switch on (the other plugs were not affected).

I guess it might seem prudent to throw the breaker when I leave just in case.

What kind of an X-10 module do you have on the DC and other tools. All the ones I have are pretty low amperage unit. It would be fantastic if I could use the X-10 for the shop. I got a butt ton of module and remotes. Don't ask why, its a very long story.

[John Hunter]

Well I came to the shop yesterday to find my DC going. I then figured it must of somehow triggered on after a momentary power outage we had the evening before. I went and felt the motor and it was just slightly warm, so that made me feel good, but it must have been a million to one electrofluke to get the controller to switch on (the other plugs were not affected).

I guess it might seem prudent to throw the breaker when I leave just in case.

I have had the same experience twice with no power failures, and at first I thought I had somehow forgot to turn the DC off, then the other day I was in the shop and it started up all by itself! The problem seems to be in the Woodcraft Remote start system! I now turn the power switch on the remote unit off when I leave the shop. When I am at Woodcrafters next I will ask them about sending the unit in for repairs.

[Tequila]

I've run into 2 problems with the X10 systems in the past:
1) If there's someone else in the neighborhood set to the same house and channel setting, their remote can trigger your system. I ran into that one at my first apartment.
2) Some other RF equipment can trigger the system. I had a wireless playstation controller, and whenever it was in use, the light on the X10 system would flicker.

[maxparot]

I've run into 2 problems with the X10 systems in the past:
1) If there's someone else in the neighborhood set to the same house and channel setting, their remote can trigger your system. I ran into that one at my first apartment.
2) Some other RF equipment can trigger the system. I had a wireless playstation controller, and whenever it was in use, the light on the X10 system would flicker.

I've been using X10 to control my DC, an exaporative cooler, a boom box and half the florescent lights in my shop. My control module is a standard plug in type w/ antenna and it controls the radio. Both the DC and the cooler are on wall socket type modules that replace the standard socket and have 1 plug switched by remote and the other always on. The florescent lights are controlled by a universal module that requires wiring into the electrical system.
I don't know if it is the fact that I'm not using the accessory type plug in modules and instead using wired in modules. The only problem I've had is when I started to set up modules in my house and forgot to use a different house code.

[ragswl4]

Is anyone using this module from X-10 for controlling shop tools? Is so, how well does it work?

http://www.x10.com/automation/x10_sr227.htm

[ExYankee]

If I get to my shop in the next day or two I will get the p/n off the module.

[maxparot]

Is anyone using this module from X-10 for controlling shop tools? Is so, how well does it work?

http://www.x10.com/automation/x10_sr227.htm

Yep, those are the ones I'm using for my DC and Evap cooler. They have performed flawlessly for me. I had them installed on dedicated lines for 8kbtu window A/C a few years back. I didn't have any problems with that install either.

[ragswl4]

Yep, those are the ones I'm using for my DC and Evap cooler. They have performed flawlessly for me. I had them installed on dedicated lines for 8kbtu window A/C a few years back. I didn't have any problems with that install either.

Thanks. I am going to get two, one for the DC and one for the RAS. It will be a lot safer being able to turn the RAS on/off by mouting a remote near the handle that pulls the blade forward. Will save me a lot of steps using the DC as well.

[John Hunter]

Thanks. I am going to get two, one for the DC and one for the RAS. It will be a lot safer being able to turn the RAS on/off by mouting a remote near the handle that pulls the blade forward. Will save me a lot of steps using the DC as well.

I would be afraid to have one on any saw. Not something you want to start on its own by accident.

[ragswl4]

I would be afraid to have one on any saw. Not something you want to start on its own by accident.

Actually I just want to be able to turn the RAS OFF remotely, then unplug it. Right now I either have to let go of the wood or let go of the saw to turn it off and it's a little unsafe IMO. At least it feels awkward. That said I will certainly consider your thought before I do it. Perhaps there is a better way. May relocating the switch where I can easily reach it with the left hand. Thanks.