Filterlincs that cause issues

[jmed999]

I have some filterlincs that not only do not work but actually kill my communications. I was testing a lamplinc today and determined that when I had a 1626-10 plugged in along with my kitchen refrigerator my device stopped responding. As soon as I unplugged it the lamp worked great (hops left = 2).

 

This filter was purchased a couple weeks ago...what should I do with it? What is the easiest way to test my other filterlincs to make sure they aren't also making things worse?

 

Thanks!

[Brian H]

Have you found some FilterLincs in those locations cause problems and others do not?

If some do and some don't. Then I would suspect the FilterLinc.

 

I have a feeling the FilterLincs are not the whole problem.

The fact that a circuit with no loads on it yet can effect communications when turned On.

May indicate other factors. Like the electronics in your Arc Breakers is not playing nice with

Insteon signals or is being influenced by the circuitry in the FilterLincs.

 

Unfortunately everything I have tried to measure Insteon Signal Strength with and without a FilterLinc connected. Yielded nothing.

 

I hope someone can give you some added things to try and maybe prove my theory incorrect.

[Brian H]

Did a few tests with an X10 XTBM Signal Meter, X10 XTB-IIR repeater with a 10 volt output and a few filters.

It looks like some variables like parts tolerance of the components can make a difference.

A 5 Amp FilterLinc reduced the signal 0.02 volts while a 10 amp one didn't effect the signal enough for the meter to show a difference.

So it could be possible some of your FilterLincs are tuned slightly different and with Insteon things maybe even more different. If Smartlabs didn't retune the FilterLincs.

 

Other brands where worse.

ACT AF120s caused a 0.15 volt reduction and X10Pro XPPFs around 0.04 volts reduction.