grillebilly
Empty Head
Yep, did all that with rubber boots and rubber gloves on, standing on a rubber mat. The give-away was the lights dimming when the a/c kicked on.
Pop through speakers when furnace starts/shuts down
- Thread starter yellowwagon
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A panel service (checking connections for tightness) should be performed on an annual basis, especially so if any aluminum wire is involved.
As for wearing gloves when checking the connections on the breakers, just turn the breaker off first. The neutrals (grounded conductors) are actually more dangerous if the circuit in question is still live. Keep in mind if loose or disconnected from the neutral bar it's now just the hot wire continued through a current using device. If the device is inductive, I.E. a motor this is the perfect storm condition when people die.
Always best to have a professional do this to be safe.
As for wearing gloves when checking the connections on the breakers, just turn the breaker off first. The neutrals (grounded conductors) are actually more dangerous if the circuit in question is still live. Keep in mind if loose or disconnected from the neutral bar it's now just the hot wire continued through a current using device. If the device is inductive, I.E. a motor this is the perfect storm condition when people die.
Always best to have a professional do this to be safe.
Bill Ferris
Lunatic Member
And of course it`s a very good idea to check all the room`s outlet`s wire screws tightness, if not speed(rear wire jabbed) !
If the outlets are speed wired, one should remove that lousy, and should be outlawed IMHO. type connection and then properly clockwise wrap the wires around the outlet`s screw shanks & tighten them snuggly, especially important for the usual string of outlets in a room.
One can safely do so with the breaker flipped off & clearly tagged, and need not pay an electrician to do such a simple task..
If I can do it with the use of only one hand, then anybody, who knows which end of a screwdriver is the handle, can do it in 1/4 of the time it took me, before I moved into my house.
If the outlets are speed wired, one should remove that lousy, and should be outlawed IMHO. type connection and then properly clockwise wrap the wires around the outlet`s screw shanks & tighten them snuggly, especially important for the usual string of outlets in a room.
One can safely do so with the breaker flipped off & clearly tagged, and need not pay an electrician to do such a simple task..
If I can do it with the use of only one hand, then anybody, who knows which end of a screwdriver is the handle, can do it in 1/4 of the time it took me, before I moved into my house.
yellowwagon
New Member
Great advice in this thread. I'll start pulling the outlets out one by one and go through them all. Can't hurt to check especially with the issues I am having
Bill Ferris
Lunatic Member
That`s my kind of mindset, yellowwagon, Sir !!
As you say, it can`t hurt..
As I say that`s one more thing un-checked that you do not have to be concerned about when any future power problem trouble shooting .. Might even help prevent a potential fire hazard ?
After it`s accomplished , it`s a done deal, and your labor is free with your on best interest as a driving force to your assurance of the quality of the job, and you can save dough..
Just do it properly !!
Enjoy the results, Sir
sqlsavior
Lunatic Member
Keep in mind that if you encounter a dead outlet, you will need a proximity tester to verify that you have turned the correct breaker off. Be safe!
yellowwagon
New Member
Interesting turn of events. Got home from work today and the garage door openers are dead. After getting in the house, I discover a GFCI outlet tripped in the garage randomly. So there is obviously some spikes and surges being sent through the electrical in the house. The audio gear has all be unplugged to safeguard it for now until the electrician can inspect this issue.
bbqjoe
Void where prohibited
Poultygeists.
Bill Ferris
Lunatic Member
That happens at my house to one, or all of the 3 separate GFCI protected circuits "almost" every time there is a nearby lightning strike or major power blip, say from the power company doing a load switch adjustment.
It`s not something to be greatly concerned about, especially happening in a more recently built house, IMHO.
But, go with your comfort level.
yellowwagon
New Member
Electrician and power company were here today. Checked everything over and didn’t find anything amiss. Very odd. They advised to play the stereo a lot just in the background etc and if it cracks/pops hustle and take note of anything “running” at the time. Time will tell. I’ve had it running off and on a few times today and swore I heard a whomp or something from the other room but I’m making myself nuts chasing this.
nbndtrain
Well-Known Member
I had something similar on a Marantz 4400: https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/marantz-4400-chirp-when-ac-kicks-on.466867/
It was when my air conditioner would kick on. No other amps/receivers have ever had the issue.
It was when my air conditioner would kick on. No other amps/receivers have ever had the issue.
whoaru99
Epic Member
That's pretty weird. We have several GFI circuits and I've never seen one of them trip out during power outage/restore/blip or lightning.
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Bradbrews
Super Member
Years ago I built a small fan that ran on 120 volts to cool my NAD amp. It had a relay that was thermostat controlled to turn it on and off. When I first tried it out there was a great pop noise that came through the speakers when it turned off. It happened even when the unit was powered with an extension cord from a remote output. The amp was picking up the signal generated by the relay contacts opening over the air. It was acting like a radio receiver and amplifying the signal as if it was part of the audio it was supposed to amplify.
I added a small ceramic cap across the relay and the pop was completely eliminated.
You may have a similar situation.
I added a small ceramic cap across the relay and the pop was completely eliminated.
You may have a similar situation.
whoaru99
Epic Member
Does it happen when playing any/all source(s) or just certain one(s)?
arts
Addicted Member
I used to suffer the furnace thing myself. I addition to all of the above suggestions,I put together a bunch of line filters for my equipment. You don't need one for every piece; I used one high-current model for my power amp,and a lower capacity model for all of the smaller stuff. These are usually available a your local electronics surplus store for small $.
While they won't eliminate the "earth shattering kabooms" all on their own,they do provide a good level of reduction,and in conjunction with the other efforts,I am now click and pop free. Except for my vinyl,but that's another story.....
While they won't eliminate the "earth shattering kabooms" all on their own,they do provide a good level of reduction,and in conjunction with the other efforts,I am now click and pop free. Except for my vinyl,but that's another story.....
I used to suffer the furnace thing myself. I addition to all of the above suggestions,I put together a bunch of line filters for my equipment. You don't need one for every piece; I used one high-current model for my power amp,and a lower capacity model for all of the smaller stuff. These are usually available a your local electronics surplus store for small $.
While they won't eliminate the "earth shattering kabooms" all on their own,they do provide a good level of reduction,and in conjunction with the other efforts,I am now click and pop free. Except for my vinyl,but that's another story.....
Cleaning regimen might need attention.
arts
Addicted Member
Nope. My buying regimen needs attention. I use a Loricraft.
