x 10 controler

daytriper · 12/03/2006, 09:50 PM

I seem to have a problem I get my octopus to work and my wave maker is runing a few hours later nothing. I have all eletronic balast on my lights could this be a problem? And if it is what can I do?

daytriper · 12/03/2006, 11:22 PM

I hope I am not the only one with this probem.

the_anti_honda · 12/04/2006, 12:22 AM

Your going to have to be more specific on the problem...

daytriper · 12/04/2006, 09:13 AM

It seem not to comunicate with the satilite outlets sometimes, it will work the wave maker sometimes, It seems to have more problems when th lights are on.

dougchambers · 12/04/2006, 11:30 AM

X10 is notorious for having problems. I will NEVER have X10 on our tanks again. It can work great for days, months and even a year. Then out of the blue it will start giving problems. Ballasts seem to be the worst offender of creating problems with X10.

Now that I'm off my soap box, let's check a couple of things. Have you change any ballasts or pumps lately? Have you re-routed or moved any power cords or probes recently. If you disconnect the ballast(s) from the X10 module, will the system operate correctly?

-Doug

fishytoo123 · 12/04/2006, 02:01 PM

I keep all my x10's on the same circuit, with the aquacontroller retransmitting every 5 minutes. Never had any problems.

dougchambers · 12/04/2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by fishytoo123
I keep all my x10's on the same circuit, with the aquacontroller retransmitting every 5 minutes. Never had any problems.

I'm not saying it isn't possible... Some people are successful, but the reports of problems are long and frequent.

Good luck with that and use caution if you have any critical tank support equipment on X10...

daytriper · 12/04/2006, 03:47 PM

I think I will start with the ballast first thank you for your help I will keep you posted.

12/03/2006, 09:50 PM	#1
daytriper Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ILL Posts: 219	x 10 controler I seem to have a problem I get my octopus to work and my wave maker is runing a few hours later nothing. I have all eletronic balast on my lights could this be a problem? And if it is what can I do? __________________ I hope it works, sure cost enough. Current Tank Info: 180 reef,3 250w mh,4 80 watt t5,53 gal sump, 40 gal refugium, cal reactor,pos reactor,1/3 hp chiller,etts protien skimmer,octopus controler,40 gal frag.

12/03/2006, 11:22 PM	#2
daytriper Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ILL Posts: 219	I hope I am not the only one with this probem. __________________ I hope it works, sure cost enough. Current Tank Info: 180 reef,3 250w mh,4 80 watt t5,53 gal sump, 40 gal refugium, cal reactor,pos reactor,1/3 hp chiller,etts protien skimmer,octopus controler,40 gal frag.

12/04/2006, 12:22 AM	#3
the_anti_honda Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Menifee Ca, Posts: 708	Your going to have to be more specific on the problem... __________________ ())CRAYON)))> ())CRAYON)))> ())CRAYON)))> ())CRAYON)))> ())CRAYON)))> Current Tank Info: Taking a break from the hobby

12/04/2006, 09:13 AM	#4
daytriper Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ILL Posts: 219	It seem not to comunicate with the satilite outlets sometimes, it will work the wave maker sometimes, It seems to have more problems when th lights are on. __________________ I hope it works, sure cost enough. Current Tank Info: 180 reef,3 250w mh,4 80 watt t5,53 gal sump, 40 gal refugium, cal reactor,pos reactor,1/3 hp chiller,etts protien skimmer,octopus controler,40 gal frag.

12/04/2006, 03:47 PM	#8
daytriper Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ILL Posts: 219	I think I will start with the ballast first thank you for your help I will keep you posted. __________________ I hope it works, sure cost enough. Current Tank Info: 180 reef,3 250w mh,4 80 watt t5,53 gal sump, 40 gal refugium, cal reactor,pos reactor,1/3 hp chiller,etts protien skimmer,octopus controler,40 gal frag.

12/04/2006, 11:30 AM	#5
dougchambers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,882	X10 is notorious for having problems. I will NEVER have X10 on our tanks again. It can work great for days, months and even a year. Then out of the blue it will start giving problems. Ballasts seem to be the worst offender of creating problems with X10. Now that I'm off my soap box, let's check a couple of things. Have you change any ballasts or pumps lately? Have you re-routed or moved any power cords or probes recently. If you disconnect the ballast(s) from the X10 module, will the system operate correctly? -Doug

12/04/2006, 02:01 PM	#6
fishytoo123 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woolwich NJ Posts: 207	I keep all my x10's on the same circuit, with the aquacontroller retransmitting every 5 minutes. Never had any problems.