[mythtv-users] Power Line Network Connections and Myth ?

[Nicolas Riendeau]

Hi Brian!

On 9/26/2010 8:24 PM, Brian Wood wrote:
> Many homes these days have a centralized surge suppressor wired into the main circuit breaker box. I wonder if that might
> cause problems.

I wish I had one... (-; I might very well ask the electrician to add one 
the next time I have to call one..

>
> Or is the problem caused by the suppressor being between the two devices that are trying to communicate?

I don't think a surge suppressor on the main circuit breaker would cause 
problems but if it's between two devices it certainly did in my case 
(which doesn't quite surprise me, it must think the signal is noise or 
something...).

>
> I'd guess that perhaps the suppressor shunts the high-frequency (well, higher than 60 Hz.) data carrier, in which case the
> central one would shunt the carrier to ground, but if there's enough impedance to the carrier in the wiring between the
> device and the central box, things would probably be OK.
>
> But again, all I can do is try it I guess.

Me too unfortunately...

Have a nice day!

Nick