Electrical Wiring Questions... please help. =)

[turtle420]

Hello friends,
I'm about to wire in some X10 timers I received. I've got some doubts as to the electrical stuff.

Can somebody please help me out? I want to make sure I don't burn my self to the ground.

Please check post #297 @ http://boards.cannabis.com/showthread.php?p=546400&posted=1#post546400
I've got pictures of the timer and the instructions uploaded there... I'd really appreciate it if you could post your comments/suggestions/instructions over on that thread.

Thanks a million,

-turtle420 :cool:

BTW: I know there are many people here that can help, but it'd be great if LateWood could help me out. ;)

[harmonicminor]

well I havent wired an x10 timer before but since you are getting started with x10 you should do a search for hal2000 home automation. It is software that runs on your pc with some really cool features. It is about $300 I think. But it can controll evreything from lighting to co2 to hydo pumps ect....

[turtle420]

Hey harmonic,
Thanks for the reply.
I ordered an X10 controller that you can connect to you computer with a USB cable... load up your programs (macros they call them) and disconnect your computer.
The controller has a built-in battery, so even if the power goes out, the controller stays with the correct time and all its macros.
But I'll look into the hal2000... thanks :)

-turtle420 :cool:

[Zandor]

Turtle what is your question?

The picture say's it all.

Black is power in
Blue is switched power out

Neutral is shared to complete the circuit with both sides.

[turtle420]

Black is power in
Blue is switched power out

Neutral is shared to complete the circuit with both sides.
The "neutral is shared" really helped. And the "blue is switched power OUT" reaaaaallllyyyyy helped. :)
Thank you Zandor, thank you very much. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Best,

-turtle420 :cool:

[Trichome Creator]

Don't burn down the house now kiddo.

[oldsanclem]

Before you use the x-10 timers Check to see who else is using x-10 on you phase of power. Remember your power is also fed to many houses. Also you will need to put a filter on the incoming line, and other places. Hid and florsents, the refridge, motors, and any thing with a cap, will trip the x-10 signal. Us a relay74 on cheep computer and always have control They range between 29-70 bucks. I have a 70 buck unit that is done right. I also use the internal relay cards. But only have 20 + years of using them and love it.
You can use the x-10 to look like Lego blocks