sigmondfreed Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Another question I am hoping someone can enlighten me on: Almost every day, maybe 5 out of 7 days, the power goes out in my housing area between 7 and 8 a.m. It only stays off a few seconds but just long enough to cause everything to shut down. After a brief pause the power returns with an apparant surge that causes the breakers to flip off. I have thought about the obvious solutions to avoid losing data on the computer such as getting an uninterruptable power supply and I recognize this is only a minor inconvenience. Still, it is a bit annoying and I am curious why it happens, especially with such regularity? Does anyone else notice this 'Thai electricity phenomenon'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanpatong Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Strange. First of all, you NEED a UPS on your computer no matter what. Or you'll regret it bitterly, believe me. As for this particular mini black-out / brown-out, I wonder if there's something big and electrical near you that gets switched on at that time, causing a dip in power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Sounds to me like a BIG user is starting something that draws a lot of Power.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Is that when the street lights come on, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajarn Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Is that when the street lights come on, maybe? He loses his power briefly, between 7-8 AM.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Weird Is there a factory or something similar that's gets going at 0700 (ie switches on A/C and machines) Sounds like they are using a big amount of power for start up but not quite sure why it should surge back again. Get a UPS for the poor old computer otherwise you will fry it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethevigoman Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Strange. First of all, you NEED a UPS on your computer no matter what. Or you'll regret it bitterly, believe me. As for this particular mini black-out / brown-out, I wonder if there's something big and electrical near you that gets switched on at that time, causing a dip in power? THE ELECTRIC CHAIR MAYBE ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chownah Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 why not ask the power company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realthaideal Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Construction in your area with an early morning start up ? Your neighbors all have the same problem ? Any theories from them ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgriffith Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 (edited) Funny, I'm reading this thread at 10:47 PM on Wed. evening, and.....of course, just then....the lights blink; brownout, etc. Just a fact of life here. I have a laptop (battery always there) and have not suffered any repercussions from not having a surge protector/uninteruptible power supply. Buy lots of candles- very romantic Edited August 29, 2007 by mcgriffith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Funny, I'm reading this thread at 10:47 PM on Wed. evening, and.....of course, just then....the lights blink; brownout, etc. Just a fact of life here. I have a laptop (battery always there) and have not suffered any repercussions from not having a surge protector/uninteruptible power supply. Buy lots of candles- very romantic aaaaargh......beauty is only a light switch away either that or about 6 heineken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Dyinganalmal,I give you 5-15 minutes and you'll be history. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?act=boardrules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Okay - Poof - Post questioning site moderation was removed, as were others referring to it. Please read the Forum Rules. If, after doing so you are still confused, please feel free to contact the moderating team or admin by pm or email. Discussion is not permitted on the open board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now