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I ordered this to try: https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/212/F3294_PHE840E-1101083.pdf Also this:

I just went in and (1) re-did the bonding connection on the pump, (2) added 4 ferrite core filters by the pump, (3) re-installed both the XPR and XPNR's (2- XPNR closest to pump, each to a neutral, and the 2 XPR in series). None of this had any effect. Here are photos from my basement switch link in access mode - the fast flashing is due to interference, the normal rhythmic flashing is with pump off. The noise continues to radiate through my house, even with the filters connected (as long as pump is running). IMG_2651.mov IMG_2652.mov

I ordered a new external lug as the pump is not well connected to the copper wire. Not sure if this will help or not, but the pump was not well connected as ois and the connection rusted.

I just found the guidance that caused me to install the XPNR in the Jandy box where there is a neutral as opposed to at the pump. What do you think (here is link)? http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/XPNR 240V Applications The XPNR does require a neutral connection and can be used on a 220/240 Volt AC device by putting one XPNR on each of the AC Hot leads.

They were for this exercise. I removed them as it started to rain and I did not want tower with the panel box open. I plan to try the XPNR, with each of the Uxcell and the two XPF filters. Space in the Jandy box is an issue.

I just tried the Uxcell AC 115/250V 20A CW4L2-20A filter (http://www.uxcell.com/115v250v-20a-cw4l220as-power-single-phase-emi-filter-p-349091.html). Interesting result in that it improved but did not fix my interference. I inserted device between the breaker and the load to each device (with a ground on the line side as well). Used the neutral as a second lead as the comments for the device suggested. The light outside the pool house (Insteon Switchlinc dual band) worked with the pump running - full on/off/dim control. But the fan control (Insteon Fanlinc) could not be controlled from the main house with the Intelliflo running. So it seems the Uxcell AC 115/250V 20A CW4L2-20A gave me partial attenuation of my interference.

I checked the bonding lug on the pump more carefully. The screw terminal rusted and it looks like a pool man ran the copper wire through a screw hole in the lug but there is no secure contact. I ordered a replacement lug for the pump. May not fix the problem, but a good idea to correct regardless.

No other changes. I thought my Insteon units were failing (some were too, different issue) and it is only this year that I realized the problem is the pool pump causing interference.

The XPNR is two wire. I connected one wire of each to each hot from the pump and the other to neutral at the box. If I connected at the pump, I have two hot leads and a ground - no neutral. I do not believe you want to connect the two hot wires to the sides of the XPNR (or is it OK since one is positive and the other is negative at all times?). Perhaps one to each hot and the other to ground? Here is a link for the XPNR - remember at the pump there are only two hot leads and a ground. http://www.authinx.com/manuals/X10/XPNR.pdf

How would I install the core? Which wires would I loop? There is a cable that goes from the Intelliflo to the outlet - I could loop that cord through the beads - that would pass the 2 line wires and the ground through the ferrite core - but it would be exposed to elements - is that OK? It is an old installation and I believe it has degraded over time. Install was in 2012 - I noticed issues in 2018 for first time - worse in 2019 and I figured out the cause in 2020. What is best way to check bonding? I looked yesterday because I was changing the next door spa pump motor - it is connected but looks a bit old and corroded. How best to test it?

There is, in theory, a way to test the XPNR at the pump or the junction box - except that the XPNR needs a neutral and I dont believe there is a neutral before the Jandy breaker box itself. The pump is 220 V so it has two hot leads and a ground. The XPNR needs a hot and a neutral. Am I missing something?

http://www.uxcell.com/115v250v-20a-cw4l220as-power-single-phase-emi-filter-p-349091.html The pump plugs into a 240 outlet and runs directly to the Jandy box. I do not have access to a neutral closer than the Jandy box so the best I can do is connect two XPNRs to the two leads from the pump plug (and the neutral). I could then run the XPF between lean and the breaker - I will try that - its on my list. Very hard to get all this equipment into the Jandy box too - but let me see if it functions first.

When you say "keep that ground wire as short as possible", which ground wire do you mean? The one on the filter? I figure I would put filter in panel (Jandy box) and connect ground to the ground in the Jandy box. I was going to run one of the tho loads from the pump as the loan and the neutral on the filter.

Pentair Intelliflo pump --- 4 feet --- connects to 20 amp GFCI breaker in Jandy box (multiple other pumps and pool lights, pool heater, salt chlorinators connect to other breakers in Jandy box too - none are Insteon devices) --- 15 feet --- Jandy box service connects to 70 amp breaker in pool house panel (multiple other breakers in pool house panel including Insteon controlled lights and fan, electric hot water heater, refrigerator, dishwasher) --- 100+ feet ---- connects to 100 amp breaker in main house (lots of other Insteon devices. Further overview - main house has 4 electric panels - generator and solar panels - 100 amp service goes to pool house Will be hard to try AM radio as (1) not sure I have one and (2) limited or no AM reception in area. Jandy box is just a breaker panel. This pump and other pumps connect to Jandy box. Other pumps are single speed, Intelliflo pump is variable speed. Other pumps do not cause interference when they run without Intelliflo pump. Interference ONLY when Intelliflo pump is running - does not matter if running at high speed or low speed. Intelliflo pump has controller built in. There is an RS485 connection to the pump that signals to the controller, but the pump controller can run standalone without the RS485. Disconnecting the RS485 does not remove the interference.