File This Away for just in case...

markmarc
markmarc Posts: 2,309
edited February 2014 in The Clubhouse
On Saturday as the freezing rain was coming down we lost power to part of our house (stove, micro, fridge, dishwasher, family room and master bedroom. Originally thought was bad breakers! So with the horrible street conditions Sunady morning took a 2.5 hour walking/bus/walking trip to Home Depot for new breakers. Turns out on of the two electrical lines coming to the house was damaged during a recent street light replacement. So remember if you lose partial power call your electric company first and save money!
Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
Former Staff Member TONEAudio
2 Ch. System
Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
Post edited by markmarc on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,220
    edited February 2014
    There are two legs that come into a normal residential. 120 and 120. Both combined make a 240 line. If you lose one leg of the two, all 240v appliances/utilities will not work properly (if at all) and everything attached to the open circuit will not work as well. Sorry you had to learn this the hard way. A multimeter would have saved you a lot of trouble.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    edited February 2014
    ^+1 Had a similar issue and fortunately I had a meter to check the voltage.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited February 2014
    treitz3 wrote: »
    There are two legs that come into a normal residential. 120 and 120. Both combined make a 240 line. If you lose one leg of the two, all 240v appliances/utilities will not work properly (if at all) and everything attached to the open circuit will not work as well. Sorry you had to learn this the hard way. A multimeter would have saved you a lot of trouble.

    Tom

    Actually, not a hard lesson at all. Had I had an electrician out, then I'd be crying over the dent in my wallet. I'll return the breakers, so all I'm out is $2.50 in bus fare.
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited February 2014
    Prayers sent
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited February 2014
    engtaz wrote: »
    prayers sent
    hahahahaha
    AVR: Onkyo Tx-NR808
    Amplifier: Carver A-753x 250 watts x 3
    Fronts: Polk RTI A7 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Center: CSI A4 (modded by Trey VR3)
    Rear: FXI A4
    Sub: Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    TV: LG Infinia 50PX950 3D
    Speaker Cable: AudioQuest Type 8
    IC: AudioQuest Black Mamba II
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter