Pure Sine Wave Inverters

Questions

Can I use X10 powerline communications with an inverter?

Answer

X10 devices will not run correctly off the average commerical inverter, which are usually modified sine wave or square wave. X10 powerline communications requires a pure sine wave inverter. Here is a graph showing the difference:

If an inverter is not labeled as pure sine wave, assume that it is not safe for use with X10 devices. Many audio/video devices require pure sine wave inverters, so RV dealerships or stores often sell pure sine wave inverters. They are also easy to find on the Internet.