Joseph Wolf
Member
One circuit in my house intermittently goes out 3 to 5 times per day. After about 5 to 10 minutes, the circuit re-energizes itself. No breakers trip. It just comes back on.
The lamps on the circuit will flicker for a second or two, the power delivery stops. By accident, we discovered that if we turn on the air conditioning, the power is immediately restored.
I’ve consulted with two electricians. The first one thoroughly examined the box and all connections and confirmed that everything looked good. The power delivery is solid and within spec. We could not cause or replicate the problem.
Both electricians I consulted said it must be a loose wire in an outlet on the circuit. I pulled every outlet, light switch and fixture. Connections are solid and there was no scorching or smell. Yet the problems continues. It happens 5 to 10 times a day. Lasts for a few minutes, then power restores. I can speed it up if I turn on the AC.
Help!
The lamps on the circuit will flicker for a second or two, the power delivery stops. By accident, we discovered that if we turn on the air conditioning, the power is immediately restored.
I’ve consulted with two electricians. The first one thoroughly examined the box and all connections and confirmed that everything looked good. The power delivery is solid and within spec. We could not cause or replicate the problem.
Both electricians I consulted said it must be a loose wire in an outlet on the circuit. I pulled every outlet, light switch and fixture. Connections are solid and there was no scorching or smell. Yet the problems continues. It happens 5 to 10 times a day. Lasts for a few minutes, then power restores. I can speed it up if I turn on the AC.
Help!