Power [Mostly OT] -- resolution FYI

James Knott james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org
Tue Nov 9 14:45:23 UTC 2004


phil wrote:
> On Oct 31, 2004, at 7:32 AM, phil wrote:
> 
>> Sometimes various electrical things here turn off for anywhere from an 
>> estimated 1/4 second to 5 seconds.  At the same time, other items on 
>> the same circuit keep running fine.
> 
> 
> In case anyone experiences similar symptoms to the electrical oddities I 
> was describing awhile ago, here's a possibility to keep in mind.
> 
> Since I couldn't see any correlation to usage by amount or internal 
> location, I called Toronto Hydro and described the trouble.  They showed 
> up within a couple of hours.  (!!)  After checking around outside, they 
> said there was a problem with the neutral return where it entered the 
> house such that it wasn't able to carry as much power as it should, and 
> fixed it.  (I didn't ask about the exact flaw and fix.)
> 
> Enough time has now passed that I think I can safely say it's truly cured.

You should consider yourself lucky.  A defective neutral can result in 
equipment damage.  A situation like yours, is why I suggested calling an 
electrician, if you couldn't identify the source of the problem.




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