jparrie
Automotive Locksmith
I just finished wiring my new home from the ground up. I am having issues with lamps flickering at times very minor, other times more severe. I define minor as a half a second or less in duration, severe as one to two seconds of dimming. I had a licensed electrician come and check my work before the rough electrical inspection, which passed without violations.
I suspect that the problem may be with the new overhead drop from the street that PG&E put in. I have come to this conclusion for the following reasons.
1. The lamps that are affected are all on odd numbered breakers. Lamps on even numbered breakers seem rock solid.
2. This holds true for circuits that are connected to the main breaker panel, and circuits that are connected to the upstairs subpanel.
3. I have checked all connections at both panels for proper torque, all are good.
4. I used the can lights that are now flickering for general lighting during construction, and cannot recall ever noticing any flickering. At that time, the structure was being fed from a temp service pole. After inspection, PG&E ran a new drop of larger service wire to the structure.
I suspect that there is a flakey connection on one phase of the hot either at the weatherhead or at the pole. Is there something I can do to confirm this, or should I just call PG&E out to have a look?
All suggestions appreciated.
I suspect that the problem may be with the new overhead drop from the street that PG&E put in. I have come to this conclusion for the following reasons.
1. The lamps that are affected are all on odd numbered breakers. Lamps on even numbered breakers seem rock solid.
2. This holds true for circuits that are connected to the main breaker panel, and circuits that are connected to the upstairs subpanel.
3. I have checked all connections at both panels for proper torque, all are good.
4. I used the can lights that are now flickering for general lighting during construction, and cannot recall ever noticing any flickering. At that time, the structure was being fed from a temp service pole. After inspection, PG&E ran a new drop of larger service wire to the structure.
I suspect that there is a flakey connection on one phase of the hot either at the weatherhead or at the pole. Is there something I can do to confirm this, or should I just call PG&E out to have a look?
All suggestions appreciated.