Weird power down problem....

[8008S]

OK, my dad has a dell computer in the living room, right near the dining room. I'm assuming the same circuit of power flows to the Computer, printer, TV, and mini-refirgerator since they all power down at the same time. Power just randomly shuts off and starts back on. This just started happening right after we had a power outage last week due to windstorms. Now, is this a problem in the wiring of the apartment, or something with the computer? Thanks In Advanced


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[Tom61]

<<I'm assuming the same circuit of power flows to the Computer, printer, TV, and mini-refirgerator since they all power down at the same time>>

Are all your appliances jacked into the computer? Unless that's the case, I don't how it could be cuasing the problem...

 

[8008S]

what I'm saying is that a series of outlets get their power from the same circuit, in this case, all those appliances. It never had a problem before the storm. But now, if i hear the refrigerator *crackle*, it shakes my monitor. I just switched power strips (computer, dsl modem, monitor and speakers were connected to a strip) to see if that will help, i'll let you know.

 

[8008S]

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[Danlz]

'scuse me, but suggest you tally up all the devices on the same circuit before the house burns down. You also need to know if your circuit breaker is a 15 or 20 amps rated.

 

[yevan]

I think the fridge needs it's own power source...