Michael,

The only way to tell if your switch is defective is to try moving it to a different location, plug a X-10 transmitter into the same electrical circuit, and try it. Many times the switch will work if the X-10 signal is strong enough. If it doesn't work there, try moving it to another circuit and try again. If you find that you are able to turn the switch on and off with an X-10 command, the switch is functional. Another way you might test it is to replace the switch with another "cheapo" switch and see if the new switch behaves any differently. If the new switch works, the old one probably is defective. Without the amplified signal bridge it is pretty much a hit and miss operation.

Thanks for your positive comments on my posts to this forum. I hope that I have shown that when it comes to purchasing home automation products, the lowest price is not the only factor to consider. I believe that competent technical advice and support is a major factor that needs to be considered, but unfortunatly often is not considered in the purchase decision. If one is considering installing or expanding a home automation system, considerable money and frustration can be saved in the long run by purchasing the "right" components for their system. This includes consideration of the future expandability of the system. I am a firm believer in providing customers with all the information they need to make an informed purchase decision.

Robert
RCI Automation
rciautomation@csi.com
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