I need one so that I can safely run my speakers, because the outlet I am using upstairs is of different voltage, which seems to blow out the fuse in my subwoofer.
http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Uninterruptible_power_supply Various UPS (uninterruptable power supplies) also regulate power, and if you're just using it for that you wouldn't need a particularly powerful one. When you're shopping around, of course, make sure it specifies line conditioning, which smooths out voltage spikes.
[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Uninterruptible_power_supply Various UPS (uninterruptable power supplies) also regulate power, and if you're just using it for that you wouldn't need a particularly powerful one. When you're shopping around, of course, make sure it specifies line conditioning, which smooths out voltage spikes. Are voltage spikes those moments when the power gets stronger for a second? Sorry, I'm not savvy on that kind of stuff. I want something that will work for an outlet that gives too high or too low power. I'm guessing from reading that site you gave me that I need a power conditioner.
[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Uninterruptible_power_supply Various UPS (uninterruptable power supplies) also regulate power, and if you're just using it for that you wouldn't need a particularly powerful one. When you're shopping around, of course, make sure it specifies line conditioning, which smooths out voltage spikes. I just need something that will make the voltage go higher or lower. I want to be able to use my subwoofer in my room, in a house which is somewhat old, rather than going downstairs.
Before buying a UPS, try a simple surge protected extension lead, it's a lot cheaper if it works. Here's a link to an article about surge protection so you can decide whether or not surge protection and UPS systems are the way you want to go: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htm
Before buying a UPS, try a simple surge protected extension lead, it's a lot cheaper if it works. Here's a link to an article about surge protection so you can decide whether or not surge protection and UPS systems are the way you want to go: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/surge-protector.htmtautitan123
I read most of the link, but I don't need something that protects me against surges and spikes. i think my outlet's power is too low, so I want a device that will raise the amount of power it gives.
Having too little power shouldn't blow out a fuse as they blow because power is too high. If you had too little power then the device would probably not function.
Having too little power shouldn't blow out a fuse as they blow because power is too high. If you had too little power then the device would probably not function.tautitan123
But they tech support person at klipsch.com said that too little power could blow out the fuse. Oh well, I'll just see if I can buy one of those devices that regulate the power coming out of my outlet.
[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Uninterruptible_power_supply Various UPS (uninterruptable power supplies) also regulate power, and if you're just using it for that you wouldn't need a particularly powerful one. When you're shopping around, of course, make sure it specifies line conditioning, which smooths out voltage spikes. Ok, but should those devices be very cheap? Sorry, I couldn't find them in the Radio Shack I went to, and the best buy had one I think that was for home theater system, and was very big as well as expensive, was around $150.
What you need is a Voltage Regulator, and the good ones aren't cheap. It takes your current coming out of your outlet and processes it so the current coming out of the regulator is 120V, everytime, all the time. Something like this:
What you need is a Voltage Regulator, and the good ones aren't cheap. It takes your current coming out of your outlet and processes it so the current coming out of the regulator is 120V, everytime, all the time. Something like this:
Monster AVS 2000
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Are there ones that process the power to be the same as regular outlets? That's insane, though, I don't need one for a home theater, just one to power my PC and its speakers. Are there ones that are cheap and do that?
You should probably look into the larger problem if you aren't willing to invest in someting like the above. What have you got plugged in that's affecting the entire upststairs floor of your house's electricity supply. I have, running at the same time, A projector, an amplifier and 5.1 speakers, a PC and a heater. Now all together they take roughly 2.5KW and they are all running off two plug sockets with absolutely no trouble. If there truly is a problem with your sockets not delivering enough power then it should be affecting more than just your PC and sub.
You should probably look into the larger problem if you aren't willing to invest in someting like the above. What have you got plugged in that's affecting the entire upststairs floor of your house's electricity supply. I have, running at the same time, A projector, an amplifier and 5.1 speakers, a PC and a heater. Now all together they take roughly 2.5KW and they are all running off two plug sockets with absolutely no trouble. If there truly is a problem with your sockets not delivering enough power then it should be affecting more than just your PC and sub.tautitan123
So if the problem is with the sockets, are you saying that it would affect my PC also?
You should probably look into the larger problem if you aren't willing to invest in someting like the above. What have you got plugged in that's affecting the entire upststairs floor of your house's electricity supply. I have, running at the same time, A projector, an amplifier and 5.1 speakers, a PC and a heater. Now all together they take roughly 2.5KW and they are all running off two plug sockets with absolutely no trouble. If there truly is a problem with your sockets not delivering enough power then it should be affecting more than just your PC and sub.tautitan123
I have hooked up are my PC, my monitor, pencil sharpener (Which doesn't use power when not in use), modem, router, lamp, and some $20 speakers. So are you saying that the problem shouldn't be the outlet's power? Are you saying that if the problem was the outlet's not being able to deliver power that it would affect everything else?
Well I'm not an electrician but it should do. PC ~200W, monitor ~100W, lamp ~50W. Modem, router and speakers perhaps another 100W. Total is ~ 450W. Considering my small heater is 1800W it should pose little problem to a household electrical supply. Things that might affect it are air conditioners and the like which can use over 3KW. If the current demanded by all your things was too high for the circuit to manage then it should trip the breaker, which would just turn everything off. On the other hand, constantly fluctuating demand from devices being used and powered on and off can create small surges in power from the outlet (the kind of thing that blows fuses) especially if your electrical system is as old and unreliable as you say. Try a surge protecting extension lead with about 4 or 5 sockets. They are about 10 bucks for a basic one and even if it doesn't solve this problem they are a handy thing to plug your computer etc into anyway since it contains parts that are extremely sensitive to power spikes. 10 bucks now could save you $1000 later.
Well I'm not an electrician but it should do. PC ~200W, monitor ~100W, lamp ~50W. Modem, router and speakers perhaps another 100W. Total is ~ 450W. Considering my small heater is 1800W it should pose little problem to a household electrical supply. Things that might affect it are air conditioners and the like which can use over 3KW. If the current demanded by all your things was too high for the circuit to manage then it should trip the breaker, which would just turn everything off. On the other hand, constantly fluctuating demand from devices being used and powered on and off can create small surges in power from the outlet (the kind of thing that blows fuses) especially if your electrical system is as old and unreliable as you say. Try a surge protecting extension lead with about 4 or 5 sockets. They are about 10 bucks for a basic one and even if it doesn't solve this problem they are a handy thing to plug your computer etc into anyway since it contains parts that are extremely sensitive to power spikes. 10 bucks now could save you $1000 later.tautitan123
OK, but what is a breaker? Also, buying a surge protector in one situation might have been the best decision, however, the fuse in the subwoofer blew out again, and I'm thinking about spending $105 to send the subwoofer to be fixed. What happens if after I receive teh subwoofer it blows out yet again? I'm not rich, and $1015 is a lot of money...
Somewhere in your house is a circuit breaker. These contain resettable fuses that "trip" when something goes wrong with the electricity, such as too much power being drawn. Turn the device off that caused the problem and you can reset the fuse with the flip of a switch. I agree that 105 bucks is a lot of money which is why I suggested the surge protected extension lead as it's only ten bucks and as i said before it is useful to have around even if it doesn't solve the problem. Is the sub still under warranty?
Somewhere in your house is a circuit breaker. These contain resettable fuses that "trip" when something goes wrong with the electricity, such as too much power being drawn. Turn the device off that caused the problem and you can reset the fuse with the flip of a switch. I agree that 105 bucks is a lot of money which is why I suggested the surge protected extension lead as it's only ten bucks and as i said before it is useful to have around even if it doesn't solve the problem. Is the sub still under warranty?tautitan123
I doubt if the warranty is on it. I got these speakers and subwoofer for free from my bro, and he's had them for about 2 or more years.
In that case as I see it you only have a few options. Call an electrician, buy another fuse and a surge protector, send the speakers off for repair or buy a new set. I think that's the extent of the help and advice we can give you here.
In that case as I see it you only have a few options. Call an electrician, buy another fuse and a surge protector, send the speakers off for repair or buy a new set. I think that's the extent of the help and advice we can give you here.tautitan123
Yeah, I think you're right. Hmmm, thinking about possibly sending $105 down the drain...
I need one so that I can safely run my speakers, because the outlet I am using upstairs is of different voltage, which seems to blow out the fuse in my subwoofer.hydralisk86
Sounds more like a problem with your sub..If your sub is tripping the fuse then it's not the house wiring causing the problem...Check your sub for shorts,,
If your houses fuse box "or breaker" is tripping when you plug in and/or power up the sub.....Then you have a much bigger problem......The circuit that you are using is overloading.. Hence the tripping of the house breaker...It's not what you have plugged into the outlets in your room...It's what is used on the entire line for the circuit......It could be all the outlets in all the rooms for your upstairs... Who knows...you need to get a licensed electrician out there and have them check it.....I would suggest a few things but if you have to ask what a "breaker" is....Then it's not in your best interest to play with electricity and trouble shoot it yourself
[QUOTE="hydralisk86"]I need one so that I can safely run my speakers, because the outlet I am using upstairs is of different voltage, which seems to blow out the fuse in my subwoofer.masiisam
Sounds more like a problem with your sub..If your sub is tripping the fuse then it's not the house wiring causing the problem...Check your sub for shorts,,
If your houses fuse box "or breaker" is tripping when you plug in and/or power up the sub.....Then you have a much bigger problem......The circuit that you are using is overloading.. Hence the tripping of the house breaker...It's not what you have plugged into the outlets in your room...It's what is used on the entire line for the circuit......It could be all the outlets in all the rooms for your upstairs... Who knows...you need to get a licensed electrician out there and have them check it.....I would suggest a few things but if you have to ask what a "breaker" is....Then it's not in your best interest to play with electricity and trouble shoot it yourself
I won't mess with it. But Hiring an electrician can be expensive, so my parents won't do it for right now. But then, one outlet in my room has turned black from occasional sparks from it, and another outlet in my room has stopped working. As I said somewhere else, my house is old, so the outlets, upstairs, where I use the power, aren't very good. So this might be the reason. I'll see if I can ask my parents to call an electrician.
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