I've been using a 220v x10 appliance controller for a DC for over 5 years now.
Have two sets of track lights for task lighting that're also on X10. With a
radio remote in another outlet and a couple of small controllers scattered or
in my pocket, it's worked out well. Even gave one to SWMBO so she can flash a
light to get my attention. The whole outfit costs less and was more useful
than that LongRanger one. Initially bought from X10 site, but their prices are
high. Latest buy was from www.safe-mart.com .

Using http://www.safe-mart.com/xheduapmopa.html for the DC.

The http://www.safe-mart.com/phr03.html includes a PHR03 remote control which
is too large for the pocket, but it does have considerably more range. The
include little PHR04 sits in your pocket or belt. The PAT01 included base
transceiver has worked out well. I just stuck a wire around the antenna and
taped it on the wall to extend the range a bit.

GerryG

On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 21:48:17 -0600, "James \"Cubby\" Culbertson"
wrote:

Hiya,
About 75% done building my cyclone and am starting to think about electrics.
This will be a 220v, 2hp driven cyclone.
I'm thinking of going with X10 for my remote system. Here's what I had in
mind and I was hoping there is someone that
has done this already. Looking at getting their TM751
(http://www.x10.com/automation/x10_tm751.htm) , their universal
module (http://www.x10.com/automation/x10_um506.htm), and a remote. The
UM506 puts out a low voltage signal which
I was planning to use to switch a contactor connected to the 220V. Another
option would be to use a module that put out
120V to switch the contactor. Honestly, I haven't investigated contactors
yet so not sure if I should be thinking 24v or 110v.

Any advice on this is most appreciated (including part numbers if you got
em!)

Cheers,
cc