If your house has aluminum wiring, (or not?), you should try unscrewing the outlet (with the breaker off), then remove the wires, and tighten them to the screws, not the push in inserts. To remove inserted wires, push a very skinny screwdriver into the little slot by the wire. Corrosion can be defeated this way, especially on aluminum wiring.
Line fault at the outlet -- do I need an electrician?
Yesterday, I got a Panamax, Max 1500 surge protector and line conditioner. (I got a very good deal on it, and am just trying it out.)
I plugged it into an outlet I've been using for a while and one of the red lights on the front lit up saying "line fault." (I'm not sure how this is different from a "ground fault." Maybe it's the same.) The Panamax does not do this with other outlets in the room. They seem ok.
So, I know this means that the outlet is improperly wired. My question is, might this be a simple thing to check and/or fix? Any suggestions most appreciated. It's the only outlet I can use to have my audio set up where I usually have it. Now is not an optimal time to call an electrician. If this is a big problem, I'll try out my gear somewhere else in the room, but if I can fix this without too much expertise, that would be ideal.
I plugged it into an outlet I've been using for a while and one of the red lights on the front lit up saying "line fault." (I'm not sure how this is different from a "ground fault." Maybe it's the same.) The Panamax does not do this with other outlets in the room. They seem ok.
So, I know this means that the outlet is improperly wired. My question is, might this be a simple thing to check and/or fix? Any suggestions most appreciated. It's the only outlet I can use to have my audio set up where I usually have it. Now is not an optimal time to call an electrician. If this is a big problem, I'll try out my gear somewhere else in the room, but if I can fix this without too much expertise, that would be ideal.
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@ hilde45 OP (If the plug on the power conditioner cord is a molded plug.) All you need to do is cut the plug off the cord that feeds the power conditioner and install a new plug. You will reverse the Hot and neutral wires of the cord on the new plug’s terminals. Neutral wire to black color screw on the plug. Hot wire to the silver color screw on the plug. Green ground wire to the green screw terminal. 125V 15 amp 5-15P plug. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Leviton-15-Amp-125-Volt-Industrial-Grade-Straight-Blade-Plug-In-Black-Wh... . |
UPDATE: Trying to restart this thread with a more general but related question about powering my equipment. Please do not suggest getting a dedicated line. I agree that is the best thing to do and I will do it eventually. This is about solving a problem in the meantime. Some quick facts: POWER (receptacles/outlets and equipment): 1 *nearby* properly grounded/polarized receptacle w/ 2 outlets 1 *12 feet away* similarly proper receptacle 1 Panamax line conditioner with 10 plugs in the back COMPONENTS TO BE POWERED (7): 2 monoblock amps. 1 preamp 1 powered subwoofer 2 sources (Streamer, CD transport) 1 DAC QUESTION: I’ve heard that one should plug amps directly in the wall. If I do that, I use up both receptacles. I also forego a surge suppressor. What is the best way to provide power to everything I have? Options I’ve thought of: (a) Put a multi outlet cover over the receptacle and provide 6 outlets from one receptacle. I have one from Monoprice I can use. I would plug in both amps (and perhaps the sub) directly and then the Panamax for the rest. (b) Plug the amps directly into the wall and then run a thick extension cord from the receptacle #2 down to my Panamax conditioner for the Preamp and source components (c) Plug in the Panamax into one outlet and just plug everything into that. Other options? Cautions? Any advice? Thank you! |
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