Before I left for college and from the time I was a VERY small boy, I had a "military surplus collection" which included several packs of "Lucky's".... two of which were still part of the rations packs they came in. <smile> Additionally, my collection once contained a PRC-25.... <---- making this radio related. <wink>
Yes, there are many options at this point. I have used the APC (consumer and commercial) parts that both monitor/report line voltage (some even quality in addition), AND regulate it if need be. I also have a box full of non-networked monitors/loggers that simply plug in between service and device. I hope to have an active monitoring system at some point that observes, reports, and can take remedial actions, but that's way down the list. ______________________ Clay Autery, KY5G On 9/5/2017 2:15 PM, Mike Rhodes wrote: > "a pack of Lucky's" huh? You must be from my generation or maybe even > a little before. ;-() > Haven't heard that name in a LONG time.... Thanks for the info. > > 73 de > Mike / W8DN > > On 9/5/2017 2:31 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: >> I've bought some little Chicom plug-in Line Voltage monitors that are >> rated >> to run from 80 to 300 VAC for about $5 each through eBay, free >> shipping/no >> tax. >> They are completely self-contained with the two prong standard US >> blade plug >> built-in. >> The background illumination is blue LED and they're about 1/3 the >> size of a >> pack of Lucky's. >> The only problem I've found with them is that after about 5 years of >> 24/7 >> use, the background illumination isn't as bright as a new one, but still >> perfectly readable. >> >> 73, Charlie k3ICH >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Rhodes >> Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2017 2:12 PM >> To: Elecraft <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on >> >> So what are people using to monitor their 120/240 mains? Just curious >> but >> wondering if this is something I should be doing. >> >> Mike / W8DN >> >> On 9/4/2017 1:32 PM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote: >>> Funny you posted this. >>> I monitor BOTH sides of the 110/220 VAC service and have alarms set to >> trigger either line >125 or >250 VAC. Being in the country THINGS >> happen. >>> Always expect the unusual. >>> Mel, K6KBE >>> >>> >>> From: David Robertson <[email protected]> >>> To: Elecraft <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 9:39 AM >>> Subject: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on >>> Everyone, >>> >>> Over time we can grow complacent on many service items such as >>> electrical power, water and other services over time. Well that can be >>> concerning as many hidden changes can result in damage to your home and >> equipment. >>> Late late night I came in to my den and was closing down my ham >>> station when I notice my fault light on my KPA500 linear was on. I >>> powered it down and retired for the evening. This morning I powered up >>> the linear (KPA500) and at once I got a fault light and had a high >>> voltage alert. I powered down the linear and checked my input line >>> voltage. It was 137 volts RMS! To be sure it wasn't my imagination I >>> rechecked the voltage with a different meter with the same result. In >>> checking the 220 volt outlet I measured 274 volts! My linear is set up >>> for 220 volts operation and it was getting over >>> 90 volts HV. >>> >>> I alerted the neighbors and cut the main breaker to the house. I then >>> called the power company's service number and reported the problem. A >>> short time later they called me back and reported that a regulator in >>> the local sub station had "Stuck" and was reset. In rechecking my line >>> voltage it was >>> 118 volts on the low side and 236 volts on the high side. >>> >>> In the 12 years we have been at this qth we found that our town's >>> locally run power company has been very reliable but this experience >>> showed me that it is not a bad idea to check your line voltage every >>> once >> in a while. >>> 73 >>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message >> delivered to [email protected] >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [email protected] >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
