Dedicated power

builder3"I did a bit of research before replying. I’d have to say that the big difference is probably that in the U.S., the flooding very often comes hand in hand with some very serious storms. These would be the occasions that people might be without power for extended periods. I couldn’t find any record of huge storms in Europe"


It is apparent and evident that you are not so good at what you call "research" and you are equally unfamiliar with history and science. It will obviously surprise you to learn that weather is everywhere across the planet and that includes extreme weather the US is not the only place in the world that has extreme weather. If you really thought the US was the only place for floods and other extreme weather you’d think you lead the world on climate change efforts, intitiatives, and programs but instead you come in "dead last" as you say.

Blaming two week power outages on weather is like saying that other American excuse "the dog ate my homework." Other posters here have explained the condition of your electric system and it is obviously not good it is "third world" I could tell you more but you wouldn’t believe me.

The us has the most extreme weather, from tornadoes to blizzards to hurricanes. But I will agree our infastructure is falling apart, while we keep giving billions to other countries.

builder3

I’d have to say that the big difference is probably that in the U.S., the flooding very often comes hand in hand with some very serious storms. These would be the occasions that people might be without power for extended periods ... Most (all?) of the events with extended outages in the U.S. have been the result of horrific storms, hurricanes, or tornadoes with winds in the 130-200mph range, and often rainfall measured in feet.

Nope. I live in an area not especially subject to those conditions and when we lose power it’s not uncommon for the outage to last for two weeks. (To be fair, sometimes it's "only" for two or three days.) The poles and equipment that feed my neighborhood - which has underground service - often date to the mid-40s, according to the crews who repair the work. When repairs are made, the replacement poles and other equipment is to the same spec as the equipment that failed, so it’s sure to fail again. If the electric utility does upgrades in my state, it’s never in my neighborhood. State regulators make promises but can’t show results.

My electric utility also suffers from other performance problems, but that’s a bit OT. Many of my neighbors and I consider our electric service to be of third world quality and these power problems have resulted in deaths more than once. It’s pathetic.

I was talking to some linemen, when a transformer blew on my street, they said it isn't uncommon for the transformers to be run at 200% capacity.

Well finally had the dedicated lines installed. I have to say it sounds denser and cleaner. Better bass definition and whatever little bit of hash in the highs seemed to be diminished. Everything seems tighter and better separated. Obviously this is not a blind test and yes there was/is some bias of wanting to hear an improvement. I have been working out of this room for a year so I listen basically all day long if not on a meeting so I have a pretty good handle on the difference. All I know is it did no harm and I feel like there is a noticeable improvement. I would highly recommend doing this if you don't need to rip a bunch of drywall up for the small investment. A fraction of what some power cords cost.