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Electricity connection split second cuts

  • 19-06-2010 10:55AM
    #1
    genie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 975 ✭✭✭


    Has anyone noticed over the last month or so, split second cuts in the electricity supply, usually overnight or around 7am? It's enough to turn my Sky box and microwave off. It also makes my telephone beep, which is how I first noticed it.

    Very odd. :(


Comments

  • #2
    Pete M.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭Pete M.


    Nope.

    would check your own fuse board if i were you...


  • #3
    mountainy man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 987 ✭✭✭mountainy man


    Happening here too :confused:


  • #4
    magnumlady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,665 ✭✭✭magnumlady


    Probably the area you are in.
    We used to get that on a regular basis at the old house. It doesn't do a lot of electrical items, so surge protector plugs are a good idea.
    Also give the ESB a call.


  • #5
    dingding
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,964 ✭✭✭dingding


    If there is an electric short circuit in the high voltage lines the line is momentarily disconnected and re-connected to try and clear the fault. You are probably in a rural area with overhead high voltage lines servicing your house. May be the time of the year with short circuits due to dust on the insulators etc, they need rain ot keep them clean.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdcAS5i_OSk&feature=related


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