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Public Forums => Home - Garden - Auto - Carpooling => Topic started by: rdnckgrl78 on Nov 26, 07, 07:17:03 PM
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I have a Monster Power (protector thingy) for my Tv, DVD, and Satellite receiver. All of a sudden everything shut off and the Power thingy is reading abnormal voltage. Does anyone know what I am supposed to do? The reset button on the back is not popped out, so I cant reset it. I tried unplugging the power thingy and seeing if that made a difference but nothing. It usually reads between 120-125 and not it is reading 130-132. What can I do so I can watch tv again.
Thanks
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So...out of nowhere everything turned back on...the reading is still showing 130-133 but everything is working.
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and now back off
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I think the power up here is not very good. Some days my breakers flip and I have to reset them and almost nothing is on. And some days I can run everything, at the same time on the circuit, and the breaker is fine.
Not an answer to your question... Didn't want you to feel ignored. ::)
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Call Edison. We had a problem like this a while back and it was an Edison issue. Too much voltage is the problem. Olny Edison can fix it!
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The voltage in and around Wrightwood is too high. Up here in Big Pines it is coming out of the wall at 134 volts. Much too high. Normally 128 is the max we should have coming to our services. I called Edison. Others should do the same. Without devices such as surge protectors you have no way of telling without a meter to read the voltage. CALL EDISON!
800-611-1911
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Currently we are experiencing a prblem with Edison Service. The voltage is too high. It is around 134 volts currently. I have called Edison. Unplug sensitive equipment and call Edison.
800-611-1911
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It is ok to use our Tv's if we have the regulator?
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Edison told my wife that our circuits are showing nothing unusual ???
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We've had several lightbulbs burning out where I am.
Your TV should be fine if it's plugged into the regulator.
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Just checked ours with two different "accurate" meters and it's reading 131.8 on Linnet Rd.
I'm calling
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I just called and they issued a report...said someone will be out today
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Just got off the phone with SCE and told them that this was wide spread in Wrightwood. She issued an order and said it has priority but no guarantees. It will be looked at today.
Everyone is urged to call.
She recommended sensitive electronic equipment should be unplugged.
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What might be considered sensitive?
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I'm not having any problems, but I called anyway. I was told there isn't anything unusual going on?????...... ???
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Take it from me "High Voltage" is nothing to mess around with.
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The "light bulbs" burning out strikes home with me! I have had many,many frequent bulbs burning out in my dining/living room lamps! I just put in a brand new bulb in one particular over-head dining lamp and it burnt out within a month! I am buying/changing bulbs like Never before!! Is this a result of what is being mentioned here?
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Yes. High voltage will blow bulbs. You will notice that most bulbs have a 130v marking on them. This is the max voltage the bulb can handle without blowing.
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The "light bulbs" burning out strikes home with me! I have had many,many frequent bulbs burning out in my dining/living room lamps! I just put in a brand new bulb in one particular over-head dining lamp and it burnt out within a month! I am buying/changing bulbs like Never before!! Is this a result of what is being mentioned here?
I have also been playing musical bulbs the last month or two. Stealing from the closet to put in the kitchen etc...
And "sensitive" electronic equipment would be anything purchased in San Francisco.
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I'm unable to get up the hill to unplug the sensitive equipment. Is Edison liable for any damage to sensitive electronic equipment?
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Looks like its back down to 118-120
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Mine is now at 119-120
Edison was requested to call when they fixed it but have heard anything yet from them.
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I bet it goes up and down. I have noticed it over the last couple of months. I thought it was just my house. :-X
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I received a call, he asked if my power issue was resolved.
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I also received a call about 5 minutes ago. Our power is now at 124 volts.
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Edison called about a 1/2 hour ago and said that they had a technician up here to adjust the power at the sub station on Hwy 2. They are continuing to work on it tonight but it may happen again.
I also asked if this has been going on for the past 30-40 days and he said he wasn't aware of that but there was a problem last week.
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I am down to 110-111
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I'm unable to get up the hill to unplug the sensitive equipment. Is Edison liable for any damage to sensitive electronic equipment?
ABSOLUTLY!!
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Just for your Info. Everything from Sheep Creek east is controlled by a power regulator, on the pole ,a block from the bottom of Sheep Creek. All of that voltage is notoriously low when there is demand. This is due to too small of wire size, hanging in the poles, going through out the far east side of town. I have had to deal with this problem for years and they won't correct it until Pacific Crest builds out. They have to guarantee , in California, 116-120volts before demand. Edison sets the voltage down to around 117 or the demand on this section of wire would burn up on the poles. Happened in front of my house and shut down the whole neighborhood this spring/summer. Very hard on your appliances and circuit boards. Makes everything increase amperage, to compensate ,and the circuits,motors relays etc. get too hot. Edison is very aware of this problem.
In the main section of town ,most everything is off of the Hwy 2 station and should be auto regulated. Anytime a certain section of town raises voltage, it can be a major issue , if only a block or two goes higher it is usually at a pole. Not good for your appliances either as it is not about the gradual heat factor ,it is about whether the potential voltage will burn out the undersize wiring in step-down transformers, that are designed for 117-120volts. Keep on them, as there is a lot of fire danger hanging up in those wires and what they supply on the desks of your homes.
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P.S. Any voltage coming in at 109 to 111 volts is TOO LOW ,even at night ,with demand!!
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Would all the added lights around town for the holidays cause that much of a demand? Would that throw their system into a tizzy?
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The demand for Christmas lights drops our neighborhood voltage, significantly. Causes ovens not to cycle on ignitors ,if they are weak. Just one example, but that is a wire-size issue. Main part of town ,not sure.
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How do you find out what voltage is coming into your house? What kind of thingy is required to check it out? (I'm extremely electronically challenged.....)
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Volt meter from Radio Shack , but you could do it wrong and kill yourself. Just joking!
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Actually, if you're really interested, I know a few people from whom you could borrow one.
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Man, this explains a lot! I have been going broke buying lightbulbs in the last 2 months - even worse than normal which is WAY worse than anywhere else I have ever lived.
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Boy, am I having an "AHA" moment! My house in Indiana was a black hole for light bulbs. I always blamed the wiring in the house. I never thought that maybe there was too much juice coming IN to the house. Is this a good thing to check on a semi regular basis? And if I get a voltage meter, do you check it at the outlet? I have one breaker in my garage in my new house here in NM that trips about once a month....
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The "light bulbs" burning out strikes home with me! I have had many,many frequent bulbs burning out in my dining/living room lamps! I just put in a brand new bulb in one particular over-head dining lamp and it burnt out within a month! I am buying/changing bulbs like Never before!! Is this a result of what is being mentioned here?
I've had the same issue. Around 10 bulbs burned out; all within the last few weeks.....
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HELP!
I had been off of our computer network from about 1:00 - 4:00 yesterday afternoon, but when I got back on I was having serious issues that I still do not have completely resolved. My DSL connection was gone AND my home network was not functioning properly.
I'm wondering if the power issue could have affected both my modem and my router. Also wondering if anyone else has experienced similar issues.
Now for the ugly part.....
I spent hours on the phone last night and this morning with Verizon. They couldn't get my DSL functioning with our original modem. We have a backup modem, that I then attempted to connect, which did not work last night, but this morning (after another hour on the phone with Verizon) is now functioning. Thank God my wife is paranoid about equipment failure and wanted to purchase the extra modem. :2thumbsup:
I ran out to Radio Shack last night and picked up a replacement router, but have yet to have the time to switch them out, as I had to go to work down the hill today.
Any experts as to if both of these devices could have been fried at the same time?
Another area I lack knowledge:
I had both of these devices plugged into a surge protector. Are these designed for short power spikes. Could the power issue have fried the modem and router even though they were connected through the surge protector??
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Here's some good FAQ's on surge protectors:
http://www.penlight.org/pages/faq_pgs/spds_faqs.html
http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/cat/-13021/edOid/105616/rpem/ccd/lookLearn.do
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Thanks, John.
Think I'll look into getting a few of those APC UPS/Surge Protectors. Looks like a good step up for life here in Wrightwood.
Anyone else have any computer/network/DSL/router issues yesterday?
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Our network server, weather station & computer, modem, router and DVR security system are all hooked up to a UPS.
A small UPS can be purchased from Costco for less than $100 and gives great protection for a normal computer system and accessories.
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I have everything on surge protectors. Sure beats losinga bunch of expensive items.
(Kind of upset the kid & the pets when I connected them, but at least they're safe.) ;D
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Anyone else have any computer/network/DSL/router issues yesterday?
I have Verizon DSL for my computer, and it worked fine yesterday. I don't know what a router is, I don't think I have one. The computer is plugged into some kind of surge protector, not sure what, but as long as it works, I'm not messing with it. :)
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Before you all run out and buy surge protectors, be aware that not surge protectors are created equal.
There are lots of cheap (useless) ones that cost almost as much as a good one.
There are too ratings how many Joules will it clamp and what is the clamping speed.
To put it simply you want a very high Joules number and very fast clamping number.
So compare before you buy. And as Wrightwood points out a small UPS is $99.
at Costco and they contain very good surge protection.
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It is my impression that a surge protector will not help with the type of problem you have been experiencing lately in Wrightwood. A surge protector does just what is says, it protects against surges such as lightning strikes etc. What is needed for the problem being discussed is a voltage regulator. Both surge protectors and voltage regulators are available. A surge protector is definitely needed on ALL electronic equipment no matter where you live. and it sounds like you may also need to look into a voltage regulator, if your voltage is varying as much as reported.
We are fortunate in Phelan as each time I check our house voltage its between 118 and 122.
Stay on the Edison Co. Its their responsibility to provide you with proper voltage at all time.
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I don't know about Edison, but I'm told that in general, power companies are allowed to deliver up to 132V (120V + 10%).
A voltage regulating UPS would be the best defense, but not perfect.
At least most modern electronics are designed for a worldwide market and can handle 100V to 240V with no problems. Of course, all my new stuff is down the hill, with my old stuff up the hill. ;D
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Now there's some of the info I was looking for! :2thumbsup:
Thanks Clint and Ken.
Before you all run out and buy surge protectors, be aware that not surge protectors are created equal.
There are lots of cheap (useless) ones that cost almost as much as a good one.
There are too ratings how many Joules will it clamp and what is the clamping speed.
To put it simply you want a very high Joules number and very fast clamping number.
So compare before you buy. And as Wrightwood points out a small UPS is $99.
at Costco and they contain very good surge protection.
Anyone know if the APC surge protector/UPS units have a good reputation. I see them at most of the major electronics stores (Circuit City, Best Buy, Staples, etc).
It is my impression that a surge protector will not help with the type of problem you have been experiencing lately in Wrightwood. A surge protector does just what is says, it protects against surges such as lightning strikes etc. What is needed for the problem being discussed is a voltage regulator.....
Anyone know where or how to get a voltage regulator and, if need be, who can install one?
The link that Wrightwood posted:
http://www.penlight.org/pages/faq_pgs/spds_faqs.html
Mentioned a whole house surge protector being a good defense, in conjunction with point of use units. Anyone have any experience with these or know who can install one?
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Yes, during this same period of time, I couldn't get an internet connection. We had to wait nearly a week for an appointment with a Verizon "tech" to come to the house and tell us the moden had "gone bad". We just got the new modem today and we're back online.
HELP!
I had been off of our computer network from about 1:00 - 4:00 yesterday afternoon, but when I got back on I was having serious issues that I still do not have completely resolved. My DSL connection was gone AND my home network was not functioning properly.
I'm wondering if the power issue could have affected both my modem and my router. Also wondering if anyone else has experienced similar issues.
Now for the ugly part.....
I spent hours on the phone last night and this morning with Verizon. They couldn't get my DSL functioning with our original modem. We have a backup modem, that I then attempted to connect, which did not work last night, but this morning (after another hour on the phone with Verizon) is now functioning. Thank God my wife is paranoid about equipment failure and wanted to purchase the extra modem. :2thumbsup:
I ran out to Radio Shack last night and picked up a replacement router, but have yet to have the time to switch them out, as I had to go to work down the hill today.
Any experts as to if both of these devices could have been fried at the same time?
Another area I lack knowledge:
I had both of these devices plugged into a surge protector. Are these designed for short power spikes. Could the power issue have fried the modem and router even though they were connected through the surge protector??