Explanation wanted - Recent power outage

spud50


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 213

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 18:31

We live in Catalkoy and for about 45mins from 5.35 to 6.20 we didn't have a total power cut but there was a decrease in the electricity supply and the lights were almost non-existant but small electrical items eg clock on cooker was working. Anyone else have this problem? Can anyone explain what has happened to a non-technical person?



Thanks

rollinbones


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 201

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 23:36

Kib tek..... that's all you need to know....

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
10/01/2011 23:39

In those circumstances it is advisable to switch off your electric.

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 09:24

You really should fit an Elko voltage protector. This will cut off your supply when it drops to too low a level or rises to too high a level, These protectors only cost 100TL and can save costly failures of your appliances.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 09:43

TRNCVaughan. Does the E.V.P. cover the whole electrical system and if so where do I get one please. Thank You.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 11:37

As far as I know they do. As far as I am aware they are designed to cut all power for a manual reset.

Look at Ismets web site http://www.elkocyprus.com which shows other products he is involved with design and import or go to the exact page http://www.elkocyprus.com/e-voltaj.html

Denny


Joined: 09/12/2010
Posts: 261

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 13:10

I heard this EVP also gives immunity from speeding tickets. Could this be true...?

TRNCVaughan


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Message Posted:
11/01/2011 13:14

You can buy them from Ismet direct or from Tektan.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
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Message Posted:
11/01/2011 13:24

msg. 7

Denny,

I am working on my new design EVP (Emergency Velocity Protection) but its not on the market yet. I have been testing it for the last two years

ismet

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 13:32

msg 1

Spud50 wrote: "Can anyone explain what has happened to a non-technical person?"



Let me have a go. The voltage (pressure) of the electricity to houses is 240 volts. The distribution is done at a higher voltage i.e. 11,000 volts and it is three phases. If the fuse of one of these phases blows, then the voltage on the 240 volt side remains as 240 on one phase and 120 volts on the other two phases. Thus normally in that styreet one in three houses gets the normal voltage and the other two in three gets half the voltage.



Was it too technical? Sorry, can't do any better.

ismet

spud50


Joined: 02/05/2008
Posts: 213

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 21:23

Thanks for the explamation. Surprisingly for me, it does make sense.