I live in a 30-40 yr old condo, and my lights and appliances seem to 'dim' on a cycle, that occurs randomly, for a random amount of time, and then stops.
With lights, you see a small amount of dimming, that is on a clear cycle. Dim-normal-dim-normal, etc. The dimming occurs for only a second or so. But it appears to only happen with incandescent bulbs. Not the CFL's or the one florescent tube I have over the sink.
With appliances like my fridge and bath exhaust fan, this can be heard, and it the same as described above. The CFL in the housing does not dim.
It doesn't appear to have anything to do with any other appliance being on my unit, or when something kicks on. It also doesn't appear to have to have anything to do with my neighbors, as they have almost all moved out. It is entirely random as far as I can tell. It is happening right now and the only thing on is my laptop. And it can happen with nothing else on at all.
So I have been told about arcing, but this happens in all the other units I have been in. It is complex wide as far as I can tell. Different buildings entirely.
So would this being some I could contact the power company about? And if so, what would I say so they wouldn't automatically write me off?
Aside from being annoying, I have expensive audio/visual equipment, and I'm worried about the strain on their electrical components and power supplies.
thanks so much for your site, and time
With lights, you see a small amount of dimming, that is on a clear cycle. Dim-normal-dim-normal, etc. The dimming occurs for only a second or so. But it appears to only happen with incandescent bulbs. Not the CFL's or the one florescent tube I have over the sink.
With appliances like my fridge and bath exhaust fan, this can be heard, and it the same as described above. The CFL in the housing does not dim.
It doesn't appear to have anything to do with any other appliance being on my unit, or when something kicks on. It also doesn't appear to have to have anything to do with my neighbors, as they have almost all moved out. It is entirely random as far as I can tell. It is happening right now and the only thing on is my laptop. And it can happen with nothing else on at all.
So I have been told about arcing, but this happens in all the other units I have been in. It is complex wide as far as I can tell. Different buildings entirely.
So would this being some I could contact the power company about? And if so, what would I say so they wouldn't automatically write me off?
Aside from being annoying, I have expensive audio/visual equipment, and I'm worried about the strain on their electrical components and power supplies.
thanks so much for your site, and time