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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Nice features, good service, horrible reliabilityDec 18, 2009
By Ben Hollingsworth
"Obi-Wan-YJ"
I ordered this module thinking it was just another inexpensive lamp module like all the others I own. When I received it, I discovered that, unlike my others of the same brand from years ago, this one has a "soft on/off" feature. When you send the module an on or off signal, it slowly ramps up the voltage over the course of two or three seconds rather than suddenly throwing the switch. This gradual change is much easier on your eyes, and it's easier on the bulbs, which should extend their life slightly.
Unfortunately, these modules are horribly unreliable. Within a couple weeks, the first module I ordered stopped responding to on/off signals. Smarthome replace it quickly, to their credit. Two weeks after receiving the replacement module, it decided to ignore what I had set the dials to and only respond on code A3. I'll be returning it yet again.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Great ProductDec 13, 2007
By Andrew J. Vanabs
I've used these throughout the house, and I particularly like the dimming feature. It's great to be able to turn off everything with one click too.
Two cautions. These don't seem to work well with most CFL's, which aren't dim-able and don't seem to like whatever the module does to the AC power even if you don't dim. They also don't work well with my Christmas Candle lights, probably due to the embedded electronics that turn the Candles off automatically interacting with the Lamp Module's electronics. I have to walk around the house, power cycling most of the candles to make them light. Turning everything off does work, though.
I've been able to use the X10 Appliance Module with both the CFL's and the Christmas Candles, but of course you lose the dimming feature for anything else attached to them.
Otherwise, Great Product at bargain price.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Works as advertizedNov 16, 2007
By M. Gsell
I use these modules with my house alarm. I don't have to enter a dark house and it lights up the rooms on alarm activation.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
You gotta have it.Jan 31, 2010
By Robert C. Jones
"Voice"
I've been using these dimmers for years. They used to be available at that RADIO store, but no more. My remote gave out..after about 12 years, so I just bought another one here on Amazon. One of the best ways to decorate and create a mood is using a dimmer on EVERY light..then just tune up the room before guests arrive. If you want to use the dimmer on the new energy-saving bulbs, make sure the bulb has "may be used with dimmers" written on its base. My advice: Install these, set the mood, put on the music, pour the champagne and your special guest will think you actually know what you're doing.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Works with all X10 systems.Jun 21, 2009
By Harmless Gryphon
This is a standard Triac-controlled X10 lamp module for incandescent lamps. It works with almost any X10 system, including those sold by Sears and Radio Shack.
These work with compact flourescents, but I've never had one that didn't cause flickers in the bulb while the unit was off. As a note, they really aren't designed for flourescent use. They also have a tendancy to turn themselves on when power flickers, but that's the nature of the beast.
(Edited because I'm a gud spellar.)
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