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Voltage problems during windy weather

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  • 27-05-2013 2:58pm
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    Fred Swanson
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    mikehammer67
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    they are interested

    they have to be interested if the problem is their side


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    adrian92
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    Fred Swanson wrote: »
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    As far as I know the voltage standard is 230 v nominal. +6%, -10%. That is, sustained voltage between 224v and 207v is within voltage standard.

    You would, I think have a case to pursue in the event that you are normally in receipt of a voltage of less than 207v - but, perhaps under storm conditions there is a possibility of have below standard supply (or none at all).

    If this is an ongoing problem suggest writing to ESN Networks with histoty and if no luck, perhaps follow up with Energy Regulator (if you have a UPS though - surely the UPS can override these non-standard voltages)


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    Fred Swanson
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    adrian92
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    Sent reply - not sure if arrived as I am new here.

    I suggest you write, rather than phone, ESB networks stating you have a poor "quality of supply".

    It will be resolved, and you may well be correct as to the cause. Will take some months to resolve. Keep a record from now on of poor voltages (date, times, weather conditions, etc)


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    adrian92
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    Just thought of an another aspect. Do you know of any neighbour supplied from the same transformer as you has the same problem? If so, perhaps point that out to ESB networks. If not, this would indicate a problem between the transformer and your house. (but perhaps the transformer only supplies the one house)


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    Bruthal
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    Sounds like a bad connection alright, being disturbed more when windy.


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    Fred Swanson
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    adrian92
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    Appears to be a defect on the ESB Medium Voltage (10kV or 20 kV) network supplying the transformer which, in turn provides Low Voltage to you and your neighbour's houss.

    I would be very surprised if ESB Networks does not agree that there appears to be a defect on their side and agree to investigate.

    I do not know, but suspect ESB is not formally aware of this problem - perhaps there is a very small number of houses affected.

    I advise, for what it is worth, a letter to ESB networks outlining exactly what you have said on this boards.


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