[Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

[Mike Rhodes]

"a pack of Lucky's" huh? You must be from my generation or maybe even a 
little before. ;-()
Haven't heard that name in a LONG time.... Thanks for the info.

73 de
Mike / W8DN

On 9/5/2017 2:31 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
> I've bought some little Chicom plug-in Line Voltage monitors that are rated
> to run from 80 to 300 VAC for about $5 each through eBay, free shipping/no
> tax.
> They are completely self-contained with the two prong standard US blade plug
> built-in.
> The background illumination is blue LED and they're about 1/3 the size of a
> pack of Lucky's.
> The only problem I've found with them is that after about 5 years of 24/7
> use, the background illumination isn't as bright as a new one, but still
> perfectly readable.
>
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Rhodes
> Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 2:12 PM
> To: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on
>
> So what are people using to monitor their 120/240 mains? Just curious but
> wondering if this is something I should be doing.
>
> Mike / W8DN
>
> On 9/4/2017 1:32 PM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote:
>> Funny you posted this.
>> I monitor BOTH sides of the 110/220 VAC service and have alarms set to
> trigger either line >125 or >250 VAC. Being in the country THINGS happen.
>> Always expect the unusual.
>> Mel, K6KBE
>>
>>
>>         From: David Robertson <kd1na363 at gmail.com>
>>    To: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>>    Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 9:39 AM
>>    Subject: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on
>>      
>> Everyone,
>>
>>    Over time we can grow complacent on many service items such as
>> electrical power, water and other services over time. Well that can be
>> concerning as many hidden changes can result in damage to your home and
> equipment.
>> Late late night I came in to my den and was closing down my ham
>> station when I notice my fault light on my KPA500 linear was on. I
>> powered it down and retired for the evening. This morning I powered up
>> the linear (KPA500) and at once I got a fault light and had a high
>> voltage alert. I powered down the linear and checked my input line
>> voltage. It was 137 volts RMS! To be sure it wasn't my imagination I
>> rechecked the voltage with a different meter with the same result. In
>> checking the 220 volt outlet I measured 274 volts! My linear is set up
>> for 220 volts operation and it was getting over
>> 90 volts HV.
>>
>> I alerted the neighbors and cut the main breaker to the house. I then
>> called the power company's service number and reported the problem. A
>> short time later they called me back and reported that a regulator in
>> the local sub station had "Stuck" and was reset. In rechecking my line
>> voltage it was
>> 118 volts on the low side and 236 volts on the high side.
>>
>> In the 12 years we have been at this qth we found that our town's
>> locally run power company has been very reliable but this experience
>> showed me that it is not a bad idea to check your line voltage every once
> in a while.
>> 73
>>
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