Confused about power...

[zorprime]

Here is the problem...

I have my computer and sub on one outlet and my HTS setup on another.

When I try to turn the computer on, it does not work. Usually it takes about 3-5 minutes before it will come on.

My HTS setup seems to be fine. I have the Westinghouse 42", TiVo Series 3, Motorola Cable modem, Linksys 54g, Xbox, and a Western digital external hard drive plugged in to a Monster 3600. According to the display on the Monster I seems to set at 115v and for periods I will hit 120v. If everything is off, then the Monster displays 120v on the read out.

I thought about getting a UPS with AVR for the computer and hopefully is would keep the computer and sub at 120v.

I got the Monster 3600 for $199. I have been looking at HTS power equipment but I do not what to spend 1000s on a power supply. Does any one have some recommendations.

 

[Droff]

As a guess I don't think your line voltage is a problem, more like the power supply in your computer. Maybe a capacitor went bad.
Line voltage will fluctuate but I wouldn't think that would cause the delay in your computer powering up, it may power up slower (boot up) but it should have enough power to come on when you hit the button.
Have you plugged the computer into a different circuit yet? That would be easiest to see if the problem follows the computer.

 

[markw]

Maybe it's a tube unit and takes some time to warm up?

Seriously, what do you meant it takes time to come on? If the sub powers up instantly, the power is fine. When in doubt, plug something like a light in and see if the power comes on instantly.

Are you sure you don't mean it takes a long time to boot up? That's a totally different issue. Perhaps it's picked up a bug or two.

If I were you, I'd think about putting the 'puter on a separate UPS. That would provide more than adequate p[rotection and assure some stability for brief periods of power fluctuations/blackpots. Check out Belkin or APS

 

[Nick250]

Here is the problem...

I have my computer and sub on one outlet and my HTS setup on another.

When I try to turn the computer on, it does not work. Usually it takes about 3-5 minutes before it will come on.
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That sure sounds like a computer issue to me. I can't see how having a sub on the same outlet would cause the symptoms you are describing.

Nick

 

[zorprime]

For example if I unplugged the computer and then plugged it back in and hit the power button... nothing would happen.

I could hit the power but 50 time and nothing would happen. Usually I wait 10-15 minutes and then press the power button and my computer would come on.

I figured this was due to a low current of power? I bought a Monster 3600 and it shows my power at 110v, 115v and when things are turned off at 120v.

I also noticed that if I plugged in a vacuum cleaner and turned it on I would experience a blackout and have to turn all my devices on.

This is why I was thinking a voltage stabilizer might help. It could be an issue with the power supply. This is the first time I have seen something like this given all the computers I have built.

 

[mtrycrafts]

I also noticed that if I plugged in a vacuum cleaner and turned it on I would experience a blackout and have to turn all my devices on.

This is why I was thinking a voltage stabilizer might help. It could be an issue with the power supply. This is the first time I have seen something like this given all the computers I have built.

If this is really what is happening, vacuum cleaner causes brown outs, you have two choices: problem with the main power to your house, or problem withing the house. A stabilizer will not help to overcome this major issue.
Perhaps it is time for an electrician to have a look at your wiring?