How does the electric company know if theres a problem with power lines?
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Generally they find out when someone reports an outage or downed line. Otherwise problems can go unoticed for ages unless a lineman randomly notices. If there is severe damage or drain it is measurable at the plant and they send someone to investigate.
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Check all of your connections inside.  A loose connection is usually the culprit.
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There are very simple way of checking this type of thefts. Switch off the source it self, and check if your energy meter is still working/ revolving. If yes, it means that your doubt is correct. disconnect that load first by calling the experts of the system. and then check further.
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The can find out if you have health problems.\n\nCoach
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First when you looking for a company find out how long the company has been in business and the check the better business bureau to see how many complaints they had. You can check any business on line just go to there site or go to the better business bureau and you can find out either way.
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FHA home inspectors are usuallly concerned about these major things: \nelectrical - all wire splices must be enclosed in junction boxes, all outlets/switches must have covers.\npaint - peeling/chipping paint must be scraped and repainted.\nbricks - areas with loose mortar must be fixed/filled\nThe overall condition of the roof, walls and foundation must be acceptable.
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Under average conditions a power line carries current to \nan appliance designed for the voltage . Cross country power lines operate for supply to cities at very high voltages and if dropped into the salt water would complete the circuit to ground overloading the circuit causing a circut breaker to disconnect .if the breaker fails the \n"short circuit" would overload the supply equipment and\nburn it out. The ultimate breaker may also be a fuse.
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The problem could be both. Until we can test and be sure of what exactly is happening we can't be sure. \n\nThe best thing that you can do is call up the isp and talk to a technician. They have tools with which they can test your connection. If they say that the problem is with your computer, then have your computer checked by a professional.
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I agree with the others, you questions is unclear.\n\nThe only thing I can say (wild guess) is that there are some telemetry circuits that use a slight current as a zero point.  If the current actually goes to zero, they know there is a problem with the circuit.  Otherwise, they might not know until a lot of damage has been done, depending on what is being monitored.
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Go to your local electrician's shop
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your internet bandwidth may have problem or your telephone line.
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because they are not grounded, in fact, u can sometimes see utility workers high up on the tension wires with thousands of volts going right over them
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First, check to see if the electrical socket you are using is good. Try plugging in some other equipment to see if the same problem occurs or get an electrician to check it for you. If the socket is fine, then the problem is either with the power adapter of the switch or the electrical circuit of the switch. If the equipment is within warranty period don't bother yourself. Report it to your supplier and get them to check it for you.\n(Please provide updates for speedy resolution of your problem)
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I believe that part of it is because the lines are covered with a coating that prevents them from being electrocuted. But, I've never been up there, so I don't know for sure.\n\n-EA
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That depends on how honest you are. There is a good chance that someone else is being charged for your bill, there are often times screw ups in the wiring and he electrical setup, so if you are an honest person, you should call and find out for sure what is going on.
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If you dont have a lightning protector,most probably your modem has been damaged.You can verify by checking to see if the light on your modem where it says LAN is on or not.If the light is off,it means the modem has been damaged and you need to call your ISP.I have gone through the same problem twice but since i have a 1 year contract with my ISP,they have to replace my modem,at their cost.
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you need to be up front and ask them what there problem is. if they dont tell you just blow them off. they will come around