Anyone try to use Powerline on a SurgeArrest?

[Anonymous user]

I got a SurgeArrest but its specs arent compatible with Powerline, unlike some that are, I want to know if someone tried to see if Powerline can work on them or not. The problem is that these surge protectors reduce noise that powerline uses.

[voidstar_apc · Accepted solution]

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I got a SurgeArrest but its specs arent compatible with Powerline, unlike some that are, I want to know if someone tried to see if Powerline can work on them or not. The problem is that these surge protectors reduce noise that powerline uses.
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It might help to specify what Powerline is... obviously SurgeArrest works on a powerline, but I think you're talking about a communication-over-powerlines product of some sort.

I've used SonicAlert products on SurgeArrests without a problem. I have a friend who found that just plugging a UPS into his wall outlet prevented his x10 devices from working due to capacitive coupling. Personally, while I've been tempted by Insteon, I try to stay away from power line communication products in favor of RF solutions because the power lines aren't really intended for communication.