Isolation Ward

Posted by HiOnFi (P) on February 01, 2009 at 09:34:04

This came about as a result of having an issue with my PS Audio Premier Power Plant (PPP); the fan has been frequently going on for more than a year, and as of late I now hear a clicking sound, even without music playing!

2 months ago I added the new PS Audio P3 outlet to my 4 gang box to compare to an old WattGate (cryoed- gold) that I have been using for over 8 years. Of course this requires shutting down the breaker to this dedicated line.

Repowering the system, fan rarely came on! My initial thoughts- it was the WattGaate. And then... about a month ago, not only is the fan frequently coming on (even without music!) the PPP also began clicking frequently. I decided to turn the PPP off, shutting down everything but the amp which is plugged direct to wall. It still clicked! WTF?

This sent me back to the panel. I flipped the 20 amp breaker a few times just in case there was a dirty contact. I turned the PPP back on, and 24 hours later, the problem seems to be gone.

Enter the Music Gun:

This morning, after warming the system up and listening, I gunned the whole system, and yes it performed its' usual magic. I began to think while listening and put 2 and 2 together. I decided to gun the breaker panel.

I will keep my findings to myself, and wait for the feedback from those who take the initiative.

• RE: "I will keep my findings to myself, and wait for the feedback from those who take the initiative." - geoffkait 12:07:37 02/01/09 (3)
  In Reply to: RE: Music Gun Test posted by HiOnFi on February 01, 2009 at 09:34:04

  You must be new here.
  
  :-)
  
  

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  • RE: "I will keep my findings to myself, and wait for the feedback from those who take the initiative." - Awe-d-o-file 08:53:04 02/06/09 (2)
    In Reply to: RE: "I will keep my findings to myself, and wait for the feedback from those who take the initiative." posted by geoffkait on February 01, 2009 at 12:07:37

    Geoff your sense of humor is like your products........odd........and that's a good thing!
    
    ET
    
    
    
    Question "Authority", the mainstream media sucks - I need music to help forget the reality of today
    
    

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    • I think Geoff's assessment is pretty accurate… - Wellfed 23:04:56 02/07/09 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: "I will keep my findings to myself, and wait for the feedback from those who take the initiative." posted by Awe-d-o-file on February 06, 2009 at 08:53:04

      Initiative isn't something we see too much of around these parts, even Tweakers' Asylum to a somewhat lesser degree.
      
      

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      • RE: I think Geoff's assessment is pretty accurate… - Awe-d-o-file 13:16:16 02/08/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: I think Geoff's assessment is pretty accurate… posted by Wellfed on February 07, 2009 at 23:04:56

        I agree and as importantly his way of using humor to convey things is great.
        
        ET
        
        
        
        Question "Authority", the mainstream media sucks - I need music to help forget the reality of today
        
        

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