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Posted on February 1, 2009 at 09:34:04

HiOnFi
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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

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

I think Geoff's assessment is pretty accurate…

Wellfed

23:04:56 02/07/09

RE: I think Geoff's assessment is pretty accurate…

Awe-d-o-file

13:16:16 02/08/09

RE: "I will keep my findings to myself, and wait for the feedback from those who take the initiative.", posted on February 1, 2009 at 12:07:37
geoffkait Manufacturer Posts: 3515 Location: northern Virginia Joined: August 23, 2000	You must be new here. :-)

RE: "I will keep my findings to myself, and wait for the feedback from those who take the initiative.", posted on February 6, 2009 at 08:53:04
Awe-d-o-file Manufacturer Posts: 6096 Location: 2 hr. west of DC Joined: January 10, 2004	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

I think Geoff's assessment is pretty accurate…, posted on February 7, 2009 at 23:04:56
Wellfed Audiophile Posts: 11220 Joined: January 11, 2008	Initiative isn't something we see too much of around these parts, even Tweakers' Asylum to a somewhat lesser degree.

RE: I think Geoff's assessment is pretty accurate…, posted on February 8, 2009 at 13:16:16
Awe-d-o-file Manufacturer Posts: 6096 Location: 2 hr. west of DC Joined: January 10, 2004	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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