Wow Barb I think your getting progressively better as those are super impressive .
I'm wondering why your having issues in this condo . What's happening , breaker trips , breaker not tripped but no power?

I'm thinking your plugged into a single 15 amp outlet which feeds a maximum of 1800 watts , and your router is likely drawing 1500 watts . But more when it starts as there's inrush current during start up .
Is there anything else using the same outlet as your router , or that paticular string like a halogen light or anything?

 

Thanks, Rick Not sure on the outlets. I think my uncle had them all overloaded, and they're now giving way. I only had my router plugged into the outside outlet when it went.

 

Ok so you don't have additional light go to help you see , just the router . Could be the breaker has been tripped to many times and is weak. I'd swap breakers from one branch to another as a test (make sure there the same amp rating)

 

Nice signs, Barb. I think Rick has the situation pretty well diagnosed. Good luck with it.

 

I like the trademark, Barb. Very professional looking.

 

gotta love conspiracies...

I really like your trademark...

 

Very nice, as usual. :yes4: I really like the trademark.

 

Barb, great work and love the trademark. Very professional on both counts.

 

Barb, That's a really neat trademark.

 

Barb...really love the trademark...very unique...

As to the outlet, make sure the right breaker is switched off then take the breaker out and replace it.

What's in there could be one where the wires just slip in...these generally don't let you draw full current as the connection might be a bit weak.

Replace it with one that requires screws to secure the wires. Make a hook on the end of the wire after making sure the copper is good and clean and get it under the screws...you may need to strip some additional insulation to get to a clean part.

But make sure the breaker is off...no need for sparks, y'know...

 

Thanks... took a bit to get the letters and graphic to work together, but it will do. Have a fancier one but would be too much to route. We did. That's just it. Every time we put in the new ones, when the power is turned back on they arc for no reason. We know everything is done right. There has to be something else wrong. But we aren't electricians

 

Well Barb I would isolate what exactly goes off at the same time. Sounds like you have a series circuit on that branch and possibly one of those threaded plastic nuts in another outlet is loose .
Either that or rats ate the dam wire .

Here in Canada an outside plug must be on its own dedicated breaker/branch , meaning you can't have an indoor plug feed an outside plug. The branch circuit can be a series of outdoor plugs , but not fed from an inside to outside outlet.
Sounds like someone amateurish wired this condo and god knows what's going on . I'm just hoping they didn't use aluminum wiring as it contracts and expands to much causing issues in connectors . There's a special tube of stuff that your supposed to coat the ends of aluminum wiring with during installation that most leave out

 

Barb,

Love the logo!

If the plugs a failing it may be that the original plugs were chosen to save money and not to provide quality usage. The contractor wants to save as much money as possible when building a structure and unfortunately this is one area they can find cheap parts that still meet the basic code requirements but don't provide the performance that quality parts afford. He may need to consider changing all the plugs and not skimp on quality. If it is a quality issue then the switches for lighting might need to be checked also. Better to change all the plugs and switches than to replace everything that will be lost if the place burns down.

 

You almost certainly have a loose neutral connection on the main board. I think you call that a ground wire? as opposed to an earth wire.
Anyway, whatever you call it in the states, its the one that does not carry the current.

 

Well guys, with the electric, an electrician is gonna have to come in because when a new outlet is put in it shouldn't arc like they are. There is definitely a problem somewhere but we aren't knowledgeable enough to look further. And with the way the wires are done Ken said there is no way he could rewire it... Walls would have to be cut, and it's all screwy he said above the ceiling where it's all laid. It takes Ken to explain because it's all above my head.

 

Great trademark. The demons - er - fairies are trying to tell you that you're working too hard. Take it easy. It may be that a fun thing is becoming work!

 

lol Roy. Not working too hard, as I haven't been able to work at all till the night I went to cut these three

 

Up to your usual high standards Barb. Really like your work and your trademark.

Harold

 

Thank you Harold you're sweet. Ken designed the original (shown below) that inspired this one.

 

Barb, with kinds of troubles your having I think you should call an electrician. What you're seeing may not be all of the problem. Also based on the time of year electrical fires become more prevalent. Stay safe.

 

That's what I think Richard. Plugs don't arc like these are when replaced unless there's another problem. And thank you we're trying to keep safe

 

Great job as usual Barb. That's a great Trademark.

 

Thank you Ross. Anxious to get them finished so I can get paid lol

 

Electricity Fairies

Check out the plug and cord on your machine. I see you've moved "UP NORTH". Work safely!! MK

 

Check out the plug and cord on your machine. I see you've moved "UP NORTH". Work safely!! MK

Up north??? *confused* lol the plug and cord on the machine is fine Mike. It's the outlet that went bad (see previous posts)

 

very nice signs and logo.
Allen

 

Stunning and super work.

 

Thank you Allen and Rudi

 

even with all the gremlins causing you trouble the signs still look great.

 

Your signs are awesome, I both admire and envy your artistic skill!

 

Thank You Mary & Dan wish the gremlins would find somewhere else to visit, though Mary. lol

 

WOW! That's some great signs, Barb! And that LOGO is out of this world! Better than a professional done one! Do you do graphic designs for a living? If you do then I would really like to get one designed by you!
Tim

 

No, Tim, I don't but thank you for the compliment-I'm a lowly Secretary by trade, just love to create and design on my computer. I can't even take full credit for this, as my daughter, years ago when in art class in school had to come up with a way to sign her work, and I loved what she did. Unfortunately, my initials wouldn't work out like hers (She's AJM) but 15 years later, I finally got my letters (along with a simple graphic) to look somewhat presentable. Gonna go with it, I think.