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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