Recent content by zellix

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    Computer Shut Off

    Correct. It is a natural gas heater, but uses a spark plug to ignite the gas every time it starts up. I did replace a light switch a couple weeks ago and was surprised how the house was wired. It may be common, just seemed odd. The breakers were shutting power off to individual outlets in...
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    Computer Shut Off

    Ya, I was afraid of that (about the UPS) I guess I was hoping it might supply enough charge incase the power going to the system was dipping too low abruptly. The heater is 3 wire and the plug is not polarized (both prongs are the same size). The heater is in little cavity in the hall and is...
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    Computer Shut Off

    I ordered a new battery for my APC UPS that has been sitting around. I sure hope that will fix it. The heater is a central heating unit, that goes through the ducts in the house. It has a self igniter, that basically is a spark plug. That is when the computer usually turns off, but it has turned...
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    Computer Shut Off

    I have an odd problem which I have narrowed down slightly. My system will shut off sometimes when the home heater starts up. When I say shut off, the display turns off but the fans inside the case still run, as do the LEDs associated with them. I have to reboot in order to get the system on...