Re: [mh] Frustration with a socket rocket

[Melanie <me...@wy...>]

Here is where I am at. The socket rocket works with a standalone
controller in the desired outlet. It also (now) works with MH on
another outlet using the CM11 as an appliance module.

But... the socket rocket does NOT work with MH in the desired outlet -
either as a X10a (appliance) or X10i (item/light). Not even with
double on/double off and triple on/triple off attempts. Interesting
enough, MH does pause for several seconds whenever I try to turn on
the socket rocket while it is set as X10i.

Should I setup the socket rocket as X10i or X10a?
Any suggestions on what to try next?

Thanks,
 Melanie

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On Tuesday, November 28, 2006, me...@wy... wrote:
SW> Melanie,

SW>   I have found that for some reason the socket rockets seem to be a 
SW> little more prone to line noise than the other modules in my house. To 
SW> get around that, I've found it very useful to send the on and off 
SW> commands to those units twice.  It really doesn't solve the problem, but 
SW> it works around it :-)  I have horrible problems with line noise, 
SW> especially at night, so I find that sending the double on, double off 
SW> works fairly well for me.  If that doesn't work, you might send more 
SW> info on what you've tried to the list and I'm sure we can help save your 
SW> hair :-)  Are you sending the commands over the power line (CM11 or 
SW> equiv) or over the air (CM17)?  If you have both hooked up, you might 
SW> try programming it to just use the firecracker (CM17).

SW> Hope this helps.

SW> Stu

 
SW> Melanie wrote:
>> Ack, I cannot get MH to turn on/off my socket rocket (LM15a). I know I
>> have the correct house and unit codes. What kind of item should it be?
>> What else might I be missing? Suggestions other than pulling out my
>> hair?
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>  Melanie * Me...@wy... *
>>
>>
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