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prof
Thu, 4th Sep 2003, 04:42 PM
Who is running X-10 to control their tank functions?

I plan on setting my lights and pumps up with X-10 and controlling them from my computer. With all of the float and water sensors available I should be able to do some really cool things.

I would like to see what other people are running and hear some first hand experience.

Thanks,
Dave
Creative210
Thu, 4th Sep 2003, 05:05 PM
x-10..?? You mean we webcam thing?
prof
Thu, 4th Sep 2003, 08:28 PM
http://www.smarthome.com/about_x10.html

X-10 is cool. Yes, it includes that webcam thing. Mostly it is used for home automation.

Dave
Creative210
Thu, 4th Sep 2003, 09:57 PM
Interesting enough, I refuse to buy x10 until they respect user & guest policy.
OldSalty
Sat, 27th Sep 2003, 04:27 PM
I have used x-10 for 15 years now. Controls all the lights in the house as well as the sprinkler system and of course my tank lights and pumps. I am going to try and up grade to the new sysytem so I can dim stuff. Its a great system. Radio shack lhas imited items as well as h.depot and I think lowes has them as well. No pop-ups there :-D
SaltyJim
Wed, 29th Oct 2003, 05:27 PM
X-10 is great for controlling your system. Just make sure that you get appliance modules, not the weaker Lamp Modules. If there is a Fry's Electronics in your area, they also carry some of the modules, and some controllers.

If you want a timer program without having to purchase the ActiveHome package, AND you have the Fireworks module (They were practically giving these away a while back), I found this FREE timer program that works pretty well. You can download here. http://users.ntplx.net/~jpjones/tech/downloadf10.htm

HTH,

Jim