Power surge killing off my pt's!?!

[NewJoizy]

Two Janty 510 PT's Fried! Toast! Dead!
Three V4L PT's Fried! Toast! Dead!

Batterys don't charge fully even when I leave them charging for 8+ hours.

One wall outlet connected via long orange extension coord, connects to a power brick that powers a Mini Frig, a 750w 80% effecient Corsair Power supply,4gigs ram,2.5ghz core 2 duo, gtx 260 videocard computer, then connects to another power grid with surge protector that powers a comcast voice modem, a linkysy router,speakers,22 inc wide screen moniter. Then I have another extension coord coming from a diffrent room into this room to power my other computer/monitor and a microwave because when everything was powered by the one outlet in this room, everything would die if I turned on the microwave.

So only one wall outlet that works in this room. Its an old house, I'm 98% sure the reason my PT's keep frying/batterys wont charge fully is because of the old shotty electricals of the house and all the crap that its powering it. I need to call an electrician asap but I'm sure I can't afford one right now!

Theres really nothing I can do about it right now. Any tips/tricks/ inexpensive fixes/suggestions, comments, anything please I need your help!

I use this surge protector: Newegg.com - CyberPower 850 6 Feet 4 Transformer Spaced
4 Non-Transformer Spaced Outlets 2400 Joules Surge Protector - Surge Suppressors

With this power supply for my computer: Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Power Supplies

I use these extension coords from home depot: Workforce 100 Ft. Orange 16 Gauge 3 Conductor - 277525 at The Home Depot

Sometimes I use this usb extension coord: Newegg.com - AMC 10 ft. White AM/AF USB2.0 Extension Cable Model CUS2-10MF - Cables

Do you see any issues?

 

[firechick]

A portable power pack might be able to keep you going while you're in that room. You might have bigger problems with all the other stuff running off one outlet, though. That could cause a fire.

 

[NewJoizy]

i have an one of those dinky ipod chargers but they seem very flimsy, ive tried using it to charge my batteries and use with my PT's but its still connected to the main power source.

 

[firechick]

goodprophets has a heavier Kensington on their site, and I think I saw one in the classifieds for sale. I use a Duracell charger pack, and it holds up for a while. It's 5v, 1000m. I got it at Walmart for about $20.

I'd be more concerned about an electrical fire.

 

[NewJoizy]

right now im not worried about fire, ive had this setup for years, couple months ago i separated the other comp and microwave so everything is much safer now.

So you say Duracell charger pack? how does it work? I charge the pack for few hours then I can plug in my PT and use it for what? 10 hours?

 

[firechick]

I only use mine for short periods between access to power. I keep in my turnout gear for nights when I'm on a fire scene and don't have outlets I can sit next to. I can try it tonight and see how long it will last on a full charge, if it'll help you out.

 

[NewJoizy]

I only use mine for short periods between access to power. I keep in my turnout gear for nights when I'm on a fire scene and don't have outlets I can sit next to. I can try it tonight and see how long it will last on a full charge, if it'll help you out.

yes it will thank you, also found the $50 pack on buy.com,reading reviews it says there are other ones cheaper that do just as good a job so I'm still looking I guess but I am getting desperate here! I can't vape off half charged batterys!

Amazon.com: Kensington Portable Power Pack for Mobile Devices (K38021US): Buy.com





edit: screw it i just ordered the kensington PPP from buy.com with 2 day fed ex shipping for $55, sweet deal even though my bank will add an extra $20 on top of the charge as an overdraft fee because I have 14 cents in my account haha who cares right? Economy is garbage and I'm glad I'm only $1400 in debt and not $80,000 due to credit cards like everyone else, /end rant.

 

[Shortstuff116]

Howdy and I hope you can fix your electrical problems. Others have already made good suggestions for you and the only other one I could offer was to try a simple surge protector or even an inexpensive UPS/battery backup power supply, the ones you can buy for your computer.

Most important is the safety of the environment you're living in. Never underestimate the dangers with electrical wiring and I understand that there really isn't anything you can do about it right now. Please just be careful.

 

[NewJoizy]

Pretty sure this is why my 510 atty would overheat so much and burn. So many problems one Solution. .... of this ****ty old house!

 

[CrazyTerrie11]

One wall outlet connected via long orange extension coord, connects to a power brick that powers a Mini Frig, a 750w 80% effecient Corsair Power supply,4gigs ram,2.5ghz core 2 duo, gtx 260 videocard computer, then connects to another power grid with surge protector that powers a comcast voice modem, a linkysy router,speakers,22 inc wide screen moniter.

Im not sure but i think my brain just had a power surge!! WOW. Im a "thingy" and "gizmo" and " its the part above the whirly thing that goes around and looks like a spaceship" kinda girl LOL

 

[Can_supplier]

Fix your electric before you burn your house down, and PT's are the least of your issue.

Poor wiring doesn't cause power surges.

 

[NewJoizy]

i removed the cheap old brick and now using soley the surge protector i got from newegg

 

[jj2]

DANGER DANGER DANGER8-o8-o8-o

 

[firechick]

Hope the Kensington does the trick for you. But please, look into getting the wiring fixed. There is something in NY called Bishop Sheen that gives assistance with needed home repairs. Perhaps Jersey has something similar.

 

[NewJoizy]

nah i hate this house hope it does burn haha

 

[Wireguy]

>>Batterys don't charge fully even when I leave them charging for 8+ hours. <<

Not saying you don't have wiring problems. You do. So do I. I'm running more per circuit than you are.

If you are charging your batteries off of your computer you either have computer problems or the devices plugged into your computer are defective. If you are powering the pt's off an independent charger your charger is probably bad. This all assuming you didn't get 5 bad pt's in a row. Unlikely.

Battery chargers are a lot less sensitive to power fluctuations than computers and monitors. If the computer is working then the charging system should work. It's very very unlikely it's a house wiring problem. Forgetting the fire hazard.

If I was there I could probably figure it out. Yea well. Try moving the system to another room or better yet another house and see if your batteries charge.

You have a mystery. I'm betting on the charging system whether it's a computer or independent supply.

By the way, how do you kkow the batteries aren't charging?

 

[NewJoizy]

>>Batterys don't charge fully even when I leave them charging for 8+ hours. <<

Not saying you don't have wiring problems. You do. So do I. I'm running more per circuit than you are.

If you are charging your batteries off of your computer you either have computer problems or the devices plugged into your computer are defective. If you are powering the pt's off an independent charger your charger is probably bad. This all assuming you didn't get 5 bad pt's in a row. Unlikely.

Battery chargers are a lot less sensitive to power fluctuations than computers and monitors. If the computer is working then the charging system should work. It's very very unlikely it's a house wiring problem. Forgetting the fire hazard.

If I was there I could probably figure it out. Yea well. Try moving the system to another room or better yet another house and see if your batteries charge.

You have a mystery. I'm betting on the charging system whether it's a computer or independent supply.

By the way, how do you kkow the batteries aren't charging?

i charge the batteries forever and they last 20-30mins tops and dont have enuff juice to get a good vape like a PT does, but then on the other side of the coin, The PTs are too powerful and overheat my cartomizers/attys and then they fry.

 

[NewJoizy]

Comcast guys told me to buy a UPS

CyberPower Standby CP550SL 550VA UPS - CP550SL - Buy.com

just ordered one, I should be set now.

 

[oldtechno]

Take your wall chargers for your 510 batteries and move 'them' into a different room on a different circuit.

If you have a circuit breaker box it is easy to find a different circuit. First thing in the morning move that 510 charger to a different room--on the other side of the house. Plug it in, put the batteries in it. Flip off all the 20/30amp switches...turn the one on you think goes to that room. Go back inside and see if the charger lights are on--do this until they are.

Now go into the living room (the room you are in) and see if any of your equipment in there will turn on...if they do, move the chargers to a different room. (and don't do any of what I said more than this one time).

(my opinion).