Replacing powerflash modules on garage doors - advice?

[simonmason]

I have two X10 powerflash modules hooked to garage door contacts. Coincidentally they both just gave up (after years of service). I see that these modules are still available online for about $14 each. So this would be the easiest way to update this. Only downside is that being X10 my HA controller didn't always pick up the signal - although it got it most of the time. So, I was thinking of two options - Zwave contact closure or use a module on my GE Caddx alarm system wireless network. I looked around and saw several options for both - does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.

 

[Deane Johnson]

I have two X10 powerflash modules hooked to garage door contacts. Coincidentally they both just gave up (after years of service). I see that these modules are still available online for about $14 each. So this would be the easiest way to update this. Only downside is that being X10 my HA controller didn't always pick up the signal - although it got it most of the time. So, I was thinking of two options - Zwave contact closure or use a module on my GE Caddx alarm system wireless network. I looked around and saw several options for both - does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.

Simon, is there any chance you could share a link to the source of the Powerflash modules. I need one to finish up a project. Appreciate any help you could email me. Thanks.

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[BraveSirRobbin]

If you have no problems with range, I would suggest using your GE wireless sensor. Mounting it might be a little creative, but not difficult.

 

[simonmason]

They are available on Amazon, and a number of other places.

Use this link for Google shopping

https://www.google.com/search?q=x10+powerflash&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a#q=x10+powerflash&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=QCq&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=QRaLT6GuBIj40gHphe28CQ&ved=0CHEQrQQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=c237d39125bf7853&biw=1440&bih=696

 

[Rupp]

Many users that have the W800 use the X10 door and window sensors with good success to monitor the status of garage doors.

 

[BLH]

Since X10 has been completely changing their business model. Many of their modules are no longer made.
If you can find a PF284 Powerflash. You are lucky. One of the independent X10 dealers has that one in its large list of discontinued items.

I have used a Smarthome 2450 I/OLInc with a X10 address added to it for dry contact detection. Unlike the Powerflash it will not accept a low voltage input. Only dry contacts.

 

[tmbrown97]

I'd go the wireless GE route - you can get a sensor that accepts external contacts and get a nice track-mounted sensor if you don't already have one you like.