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Electrical problem associated with all of my amps

Since I converted an upstairs room for my new system last November, everything was great. When the weather finally turned warmer, the A/C finally kicked on. However, as soon
as the A/C turns on the amps shuts down. At first I thought the Spectral DMA200 since it draws 800 watts continously was the reason, but it does the same with any of my amps.They all shut down; as soon as the A/C is turned off the amps start right up. None of the other equipment shuts down; because when you actually turn off the amp, the capacitors discharge and the music plays for a few seconds. So is it a voltage drop and I need something like a voltage stabilizer or do I need a new line run into the house. However, what is weird, the A/C and the stereo system are on different circuit breakers.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!!
shubertmaniac
shubertmaniac OP
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Thanks all!
shubertmaniac OP
350 posts
 
Solutions: power company came out: the voltage was 112 volts. Thepower company is putting in a new transformer, the old one was outdated, underpowered, and too far away. The electrician came out also: they are going to put in a dedicated 120v, 20amp line. The line the amp is currently on, "might" be too far away from the electrical box. So when this gets finished in a week or two, I will report back to see if all this works out!
shubertmaniac OP
350 posts
 
Fixed! The power company put in a new transformer next to
our home. No voltage droops now.
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