A question for you electrical engineers

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by amazingtrade, Apr 2, 2009.

  1. amazingtrade

    amazingtrade Mad Madchestoh fan

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2003
    Messages:
    5,139
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Manchester
    I have a customer who I supplied a mains ethernet kit to and fitted it this has worked fine for three years. Now the internet has gone down on this PC and its having trouble getting any sort of connection.

    It is network related. I instantly assumed it was the a faulty humeplug adaptor but just tried them at my house they work perfectly. Basicaly it allows you to transmit ethernet data via mains cables for those that don't know what it is.

    I am guessing there is a fault in the customers mains what would suddenly cause this? I am going to bring my mini laptop to their house tomorrow to test on that just in cases its the ethernet port/drivers on their motherboard that is faulty.
     
    amazingtrade, Apr 2, 2009
    #1
  2. amazingtrade

    Tenson Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2003
    Messages:
    5,947
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Kent, UK
    You might be right with the second guess, I have had a number of onbaord network ports go down. I use a PCI network card in my own machine for this very reason.
     
    Tenson, Apr 3, 2009
    #2
  3. amazingtrade

    penance Arrogant Cock

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2003
    Messages:
    6,004
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Bristol - armpit of the west.
    What mains conductor does it use, live, neg or earth?
     
    penance, Apr 3, 2009
    #3
  4. amazingtrade

    amazingtrade Mad Madchestoh fan

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2003
    Messages:
    5,139
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Manchester
    OK did some tests this morning and found it all works fine apart from two sockets. I am guessing the two sockets are on a branch of the downstairs ringmain circuit.

    I have no idea what sort of system it uses but its a modern 16th Edition style consumer edit with RCD protection on the ringmain.

    My guess is there is some kind of contintunity problem on the branch which provides power to these sockets and have suggested they should get an electrician in just be 100% certain the earth to those sockets are safe.
     
    amazingtrade, Apr 3, 2009
    #4
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. Basic electrical question...

  2. Three Phase Electrical Question

  3. What is the oldest electrical item you have that still works?

Loading...