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possible overload of sockets? - BH_Blue - 03.01.2010

Hey everyone got a big problem here. Ive lost two psu's in less then 3 months. Ive got some idea that it could be overloading either the aging powerbar I use or the socket and circuitry itself. Im no expert on electrics but I have noticed for instance when I turn on my kitchen light I can hear a popping sound over at the computer area. Would it be smart to try relocating my computer to another area in the house or is the problem bigger than that.

- Guest - 03.01.2010

hmmm....sounds like you need an electrician to take a look, rather than one of us virtual jockey's... :lol:

- SVHAK - 03.01.2010

Hi

You must look into this or it could destroy your pc components.

In the meantime, get yourself a 'power surge protector', not expensive & they will 'jump' at any spike, hence avoiding damage to expensive PC parts.

In my home we have 3 pc's, all protected with a cheap

- HH_Blaze - 03.01.2010

Sounds like you've got too much stuff on 1 circuit. Check your breaker box, or call a friend who knows more about electric. That popping sound you're hearing is circuit overload - not a good thing at all. You may have to move the PC or some other electrical appliance to a different location or different circuit. If I were closer I'd pop over and run you a new dedicated circuit for you rig, but like I said - call a friend first, electricians are not cheap.

- Panama Red - 03.01.2010

You could also that one step better and get a "uninterupted power supply" (UPS). It has a battery inside so power surges or drows will not effect all your delicate electronics inside the PC.

Surge protectors level out up spikes, but can not replace the power in down spikes, only a UPS can handle both and down spikes hurt just as much in the long run (software and hardware).

- BH_Blue - 03.01.2010

I take it a switching power supply is not a UPS

- Panama Red - 03.01.2010

A UPS has a battery in it, so it is going to have some weight and size to it versus a surge protector which is just a power strip with a surge protector built into it. As for a switching power supply, I've never heard of it, but as along as it has a battery in it to handle the down spikes, it's a UPS no matter what the name (a rose by any other name is still a rose Big Grin ).

A UPS is also rated for how many AVR and how many minutes it can handle when your power is off. APEC and CyberPower are two of the larger UPS makers.

- Fisneaky - 03.01.2010

all of that - and get an electrician to check the faulty(?) light switch . It could have worn contacts and be arcing.

Don't know about US regs but in UK light and power sockets should be on separate circuits with their own RCD/fuse