X-10 and 220v Systems

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X-10 DOES make devices for 220V/50hz systems!

Here is the link to the authorized list of European (etc) X-10 dealerships.

Although the big US catalogs and most prominent websites would lead you to believe that there is nothing but 110v, X-10 offers 220v versions of its most common products.

The interfaces that XTension supports are all now available in 220v versions, including the CM11. The German/Dutch version is the CM11G, the Belgian/French version is the CM11F, and the UK version is the CM11U.

Other interfaces also work in 220v countries

Until X-10 begins to market the CM11 more widely in the 220volt world, I suggest that you should consider buying the LynX-10 or the TW.

In its kit form, the LynX is probably no more expensive than the CM11, and is readily purchased from US distributors.

The LynX-10 and the TW do require the 220volt version of the X-10 TW523, but that device should be more readily available than the CM11.

The LynX-10 also requires a wall-mount power supply which delivers 12 volts DC, and these are commonly available anywhere.

XTension works with these products exactly like it works with the 110v versions, and we do try to make the technotes and articles so that this is irrelevant.

How to determine which 220v version of the CM11 you need

All of the 220v versions of the CM11 look something like this.
This will vary according to the type of 'wall socket'
that you have in your home.

If you go to this site,

you will find a map courtesy of Interpower Components, that shows what kind of socket patterns are used around the world.

If you see that the German CM11G for example has the same socket pattern as you use, then you can probably use that unit. There is no difference in these other than the pattern.

Notice about Cables and all versions of the CM11

When you order XTension, you must also make sure that you order the cable.
All XTension distributors offer this cable, but some advertise it separately.
Our cable is compatible with all versions of the CM11.
Ask for it specifically.

Where to get 220v X-10 products :

It may be that there are some products which are not produced in 220v versions, however, there are several websites which offer help with the devices that exist, as well as ideas for converting some devices from 110 to 220v.

We have collected some of these sites for you (Verified on February 5, 2007) :

X-10 Europe Principal European X-10 site.
This site should always have links to the X-10 distributors all over Europe.

Australia Envious Technology
A new retail supplier of home automation and associated products

Australia Now, even at Dick Smith !!
Now you can buy the most common X-10 modules at fair prices !

Australia Digihouse
Digihouse provides all sorts of commercial lighting and automation solutions, including the Clipsal C-Bus lighting controls.

Australia EON3 is a distributor for Australia, NZ, and SE Asia.
Eon 3 says that they offer the widest range of home automation products in Australia. They even know about Macs !

Belgium IntelliHome
Offers European X-10 products and sells worldwide (not only in Belgium). They have modules with German type, French type and UK type plug available. They have a very fast delivery service! Within Europe they deliver within 1-2 business day(s)! Now they even offer FREE SHIPPING to countries of the European UnionÊand -50% on shipping costs to all other countries! .

Outside Benelux Martek Electronics B.V.
Master distributor of X-10 products outside the Benelux..

France A new X-10 source in France!
This company offers a wide range of X-10 devices, as well as many of the extra goodies ...

Italy Finally a source of home automation products in Italy !
This company offers a wide range of Domotica devices

Norway And now comes Norway ! (added 2008)
Lots of Z-wave and such, but dig for the 220v X10 stuff !!

Poland X-10 Expands into Poland
Here are pictures and descriptions of X-10 devices in Polish.

Spain Home Systems
X-10 in Spain since 1993

Spain Domodesk of Valencia
This website is now up and running.

Spain Domotica of Barcelona.
Spain is really getting into home automation !

Spain Super Inventos !
They say they have a large inventory and overnight shipping.

Sweden eHem
Sweden seems to be very active in home automation !

United Kingdom UK Automation.
A UK re-seller of X10 and other home automation technologies.

United Kingdom Let's Automate !
This new UK site is a source for products (prices too).

United Kingdom Laser Business Systems
LBS stocks a good range of 220-240V 50/60Hz X-10 products. UK product IDs and prices.

United Kingdom Maplin Electronics Group
New catalog shows good range of X-10 devices for the UK.

If you know of others which should be listed here,
Please let us know !

Last modified: April 15, 2008
Michael Ferguson, michael@shed.com

X-10 DOES make devices for 220V/50hz systems!

If you know of others which should be listed here, Please let us know !

If you know of others which should be listed here,
Please let us know !