"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-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Rhodes
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 2:12 PM
To: Elecraft <elecraft@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 <kd1na...@gmail.com>
To: Elecraft <elecraft@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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