You can t hear powerline noise but if you have too much of it your modules won t be able to hear the x10 signals.
X10 module for led lights.
X10 is a versatile home automation technology that uses your home s existing electrical wiring to remotely control lights appliances security systems pools and much more.
This project kit is a very simple circuit which does not defeat the local control feature of the x10 module.
Unfortunately there is no way to determine whether hum will occur without actually trying it.
Dimmable led bulbs should be 60w equivalent or higher.
From the xdpi3 product manual.
C l dimmer switch for dimmable led lights halogen and incandescent bulbs with wallplate single pole or 3 way white pack of 2 4 5 out of 5 stars 14 26 99 26.
Set your certain lights on a timer or turn on and off your house lights with a keychain remote before you come home.
X10 is simple yet robust and the possibilities are endless.
These are usually used to control incandescent lights.
But if unacceptable hum occurs use the xps3 wall switch module to provide x10 on off control only.
The beauty of x10 is that it allows you to automate and control your lights and appliances remotely.
It looks and operates virtually the same except it has a relay that cuts power on and off.
If you have alternative lighting like led fluorescent halogen etc grab an am466 appliance module instead.
X10 is the most affordable option for home automation and the ws467 wall switch is a great example of that.
Led bulbs dimly illuminate when the x10 appliance module is off and some cfls fool the appliance module s local control circuitry and force the device to stay on.
X10 remote control switch and module commands travel from x10 transmitters to x10 receivers through standard household wiring.