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    Ah right, so I'd have to run the second wire back...

    Ah right, so I'd have to run the second wire back down to the switch in order to control the fan? Or is there a micro module or something I could use?

    Thinking about it, how are ceiling fans...
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    X10 control of ceiling fan

    I currently have a central ceiling light which is dimmable using a LW10U wall switch and, due to the recent hot weather, I am thinking of replacing it with a ceiling fan/light such as THIS

    How do...
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    Really interested in this. I've had a quick look,...

    Really interested in this. I've had a quick look, however, and can't seem to find any tutorials regarding setting up a new environment (ie. not the DISI Domotics APplication Lab)?

    I may be missing...
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    Cheers Mark, that helps a lot! After you...

    Cheers Mark, that helps a lot!

    After you mentioned that you simply stocked up on incandescent bulbs I did a quick search on ebay. I discovered that you can still get them and they're quite...
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    So as long as the total wattage of the bulb...

    So as long as the total wattage of the bulb exceeds the minimum load they should work? What is the minimum load for the LM12? Is that the "making capacity"? If so it's 60W according to...
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    Lamp modules and low-energy bulbs

    I've been doing some research and can't seem to find a definitive answer

    Most countries, including the UK, have now banned the sale of incandescent light bulbs in favour of the low-energy kind....
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    Best place to buy X10 equipment?

    I was wondering where everyone goes to buy their equipment. I'm from the UK and from what I can see I have the following options:

    letsautomate: Based in UK, reasonable prices although postage a...
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    That is the only place that I've seen that sell...

    That is the only place that I've seen that sell the single units, and I think I'll need the 2-wire version as I'm in the UK? Does nobody sell this model in the UK?

    EDIT: another thing that puts me...
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    Ok, I've decided on my set up. In the lounge I...

    Ok, I've decided on my set up.

    In the lounge I have a low-energy lamp in the corner and a set of halogen down-lights above the breakfast bar. Will I have to use a plug-in appliance module for both...
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    I think I may try and replace my pull-cord with a...

    I think I may try and replace my pull-cord with a PIR, although I'll need one without a neutral apparently?



    Hmmm, I don't plan to be that ambitious, plus my flat is not very big!

    My main...
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    I already have a CM12 interface and a plug-in...

    I already have a CM12 interface and a plug-in appliance module.

    I hadn't thought of using a simple PIR sensor - it would probably be a lot cheaper for sure!

    Why do you say that X10 devices...
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    Will this work? Bathroom light switch

    Hi everyone. I'm new to the whole automation thing but am eager to get started. I already have the basics but would like to expand to add an automatic light in my bathroom...

    I understand that...
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