ELECTRICITY----HELP

[cris]

Pastor Roger and Cris,

Both of you know more about this than I do, especially after you started using all the big words.  

All of this big money talk has convinced me that it's time to go back to candles, tents, and an abacus for a computer.

Who needs a washer and dryer for wash and wear clothes? You simply jump in the creek and wash while you wear. No water bills, and you took care of the bath at the same time. You also did away with the water heater.

We can also get rid of the telephone, television, and teletype  with tell-a-woman.  

We're going to offer classes on making fire by rubbing sticks together. Sign up soon since room is limited in the tent.

After this, we are planning numerous karate classes for men so they can defend themselves from their wives.  

BEP.....................I am ROFL.  With each line I laughed harder and louder.  That was funny.

Hey, I'm still getting the white pages and only on CU.  I realize you can't do anything about it.  I've had that trouble before on CU, but never thought it was CU until you told me yesterday about it.

I'm heading off to hit the hay...................tomorrow.  I don't want to even think about tomorrow..........yoi!

Grace and peace,
cris

[airIam2worship]

You Guys are so funny  . Your humor has really made my day. cris if you're hitting the hay I guess you are already on your way back to the basics, (no bed, just hay).
I thought I was the only one getting the white screen on CU, until now. Everytime I get a white screen that lasts more than 30 or so seconds I start shutting down some of my other programs. I'm so glad to know it's not my computer, now I can keep my programs running without having to go back and start them again after I post.
BEP you said get rid of 'tell a woman', well I'm glad to see that you are still planning on keeping the woman otherwise you wouldn't need the Karate classes. OH!! By the way one absolutely necessary thing if you are all going to be in one tent don't forget the deoderant, it could get a little musky after all the exercise doing the Karate thing.
cris you will probably need to reveal your gender, because somehow I get the feeling that our brothers won't want a female learning Karate (it would defeat the purpose).  

[Soldier4Christ]

An O scope can show the hertz if you have one that works for that high a voltage and you have it on the right settings. You would just need to check to see how many cycles it does each second. I wouldn't be able to help with the settings on it as each Oscope is somewhat different in it's settings/switches, etc.

If it is an old one that was used for TV repair then it probably has the capability of reading a 115 Volt line.

Everyone in this area has the same voltage supply so would the scope even make a difference?  I checked my neighbors voltage tonight.  It's the same as mine and they are ON A DIFFERENT TRANSFORMER.  There's a DEFINITE problem with the EC's substation.............that's a known.  The substation can't change the cycles per second.  They can only vary the voltage and current.  Our electric company buys their electric from ?wherever........somewhere from the grid

Again, bottom line, am I stuck?


Grace and peace,
cris

 

The problem may not be in the substation but rather in their supply. If they are not being provided sufficient power from their source it could cause such a problem.

I would say that you are stuck unless you can find an alternate power source for a reasonable price. Such as butane.

[Soldier4Christ]

No gas lines, UPS is out of range, community doesn't want to help, utility company won't take responsibility, I would say the only other alternative would be a law suit. If you feel as I do then the word law suit is a dirty word but it is one that sometimes must be used especially when you are having to put out so much money unnecessarily for repairs.

I have found sometimes that just the word alone, dropped to the right person, will get tremendous results.

Yep, it is a dirty word and something that I've never done, but maybe you're right.  Now PR, who might that "right" person be?  Any ideas?

Should I go to city hall with that word?  Who might the right person be there?  Sorry for these questions, but I've never done this before.

Grace and peace,
cris

City hall may have some influence here but the ultimate one responsible is the utility company itself. I would start with the people in charge of the substation, asking them exactly what the problem is as it may not be their fault. If you get a satifactory answer from them and it turns out it isn't there fault then I would go to their source. Be ready though because you may reach an impasse between them with one blaiming the other.

[Soldier4Christ]

Pastor Roger and Cris,

Both of you know more about this than I do, especially after you started using all the big words.  

All of this big money talk has convinced me that it's time to go back to candles, tents, and an abacus for a computer.

Who needs a washer and dryer for wash and wear clothes? You simply jump in the creek and wash while you wear. No water bills, and you took care of the bath at the same time. You also did away with the water heater.

We can also get rid of the telephone, television, and teletype  with tell-a-woman.  

We're going to offer classes on making fire by rubbing sticks together. Sign up soon since room is limited in the tent.

After this, we are planning numerous karate classes for men so they can defend themselves from their wives.  

Brother, that was hilarious. I'm ready for it myself. Can I help teaching the classes (all except the karate class I'm afraid I would lose big time there)?

[Soldier4Christ]

cris you will probably need to reveal your gender, because somehow I get the feeling that our brothers won't want a female learning Karate (it would defeat the purpose).  

That would be to her benefit.

[airIam2worship]

cris you will probably need to reveal your gender, because somehow I get the feeling that our brothers won't want a female learning Karate (it would defeat the purpose).  

That would be to her benefit.

PR the greatest benefit would be that I wouldn't be have to type so much ie. he/she; brother/sister, him/her, etc.   .

[airIam2worship]

No gas lines, UPS is out of range, community doesn't want to help, utility company won't take responsibility, I would say the only other alternative would be a law suit. If you feel as I do then the word law suit is a dirty word but it is one that sometimes must be used especially when you are having to put out so much money unnecessarily for repairs.

I have found sometimes that just the word alone, dropped to the right person, will get tremendous results.

Yep, it is a dirty word and something that I've never done, but maybe you're right.  Now PR, who might that "right" person be?  Any ideas?

Should I go to city hall with that word?  Who might the right person be there?  Sorry for these questions, but I've never done this before.

Grace and peace,
cris

City hall may have some influence here but the ultimate one responsible is the utility company itself. I would start with the people in charge of the substation, asking them exactly what the problem is as it may not be their fault. If you get a satifactory answer from them and it turns out it isn't there fault then I would go to their source. Be ready though because you may reach an impasse between them with one blaiming the other.

cris the media loves this kind of story why not try them in fact don't even mention the word 'sue' just tell them you will call FOX news channel   that usually works.

[nChrist]

Brothers and Sisters,

It appears that my plans to do away with all the modern convenience and electricity has been shut down by my wife. AND, she didn't appreciate my thoughts about communications by tell-a-woman. She sent me to my room and told me that she didn't want to hear another word about tents, candles, etc. Further, she told me that I had to sleep sometime, so the karate wouldn't do me any good. So, I'm going to be a good boy and do what I'm told.    

(Small Print: Please don't tell my wife that I really wanted to go to my room. AND, I left the room twice without her finding out.)

[airIam2worship]

 

[cris]

No gas lines, UPS is out of range, community doesn't want to help, utility company won't take responsibility, I would say the only other alternative would be a law suit. If you feel as I do then the word law suit is a dirty word but it is one that sometimes must be used especially when you are having to put out so much money unnecessarily for repairs.

I have found sometimes that just the word alone, dropped to the right person, will get tremendous results.

Yep, it is a dirty word and something that I've never done, but maybe you're right.  Now PR, who might that "right" person be?  Any ideas?

Should I go to city hall with that word?  Who might the right person be there?  Sorry for these questions, but I've never done this before.

Grace and peace,
cris

City hall may have some influence here but the ultimate one responsible is the utility company itself. I would start with the people in charge of the substation, asking them exactly what the problem is as it may not be their fault. If you get a satifactory answer from them and it turns out it isn't there fault then I would go to their source. Be ready though because you may reach an impasse between them with one blaiming the other.

cris the media loves this kind of story why not try them in fact don't even mention the word 'sue' just tell them you will call FOX news channel   that usually works.

Air, I wouldn't dare go to the media on something like this.  It's just intuition...............other things, yes, but not this.  I'll just say that money talks and leave it alone at that.

I said it was past my bedtime, and I was going to hit the hay.  I didn't say I was going to sleep on it.

Why should I reveal my gender when you already know what it is?  You said the guys wouldn't want a female Karate expert, didn't ya?  PR is referring to me as a "her", too.  So, does that mean I'm a her?  hehe

Are you still getting white screens?  I am but it's not as slow as the day before yesterday.  It's still slow though.

Grace and peace,
cris

[cris]

cris you will probably need to reveal your gender, because somehow I get the feeling that our brothers won't want a female learning Karate (it would defeat the purpose).  

That would be to her benefit.

HER?   HER?   So, you still think I'm a her?  OK then, think as you may.

Grace and peace,
cris

 

[cris]

No gas lines, UPS is out of range, community doesn't want to help, utility company won't take responsibility, I would say the only other alternative would be a law suit. If you feel as I do then the word law suit is a dirty word but it is one that sometimes must be used especially when you are having to put out so much money unnecessarily for repairs.

I have found sometimes that just the word alone, dropped to the right person, will get tremendous results.

Yep, it is a dirty word and something that I've never done, but maybe you're right.  Now PR, who might that "right" person be?  Any ideas?

Should I go to city hall with that word?  Who might the right person be there?  Sorry for these questions, but I've never done this before.

Grace and peace,
cris

City hall may have some influence here but the ultimate one responsible is the utility company itself. I would start with the people in charge of the substation, asking them exactly what the problem is as it may not be their fault. If you get a satifactory answer from them and it turns out it isn't there fault then I would go to their source. Be ready though because you may reach an impasse between them with one blaiming the other.

#1.     Substation is ancient.  I used to live in another part of
          town and no problems.  Many people have told me all
          the problems are substation related.  It could be as
          you said though, their source.  If, "by their source,"
          you mean their "parent co.," I reported the problem
          to them.

#2.      One can't talk with people at the substation.  I tried.
           I worked with an engineer at this same utility co.
           years ago and got no where.

#3.       Right now, my biggest problem is personal.  It's with
            my oven.  Panel replaced, thermostat replaced, both
            oven elements replaced (very, very expensive).  My
            elements are smelling something awful.  Took them
            back today for exchange.  Came home, put them in
            oven, and they smell bad, too.  So, I put the oven
            on self clean for two hours.  We'll see what happens.
            The appliance parts store has never heard of
            elements smelling like this.  It sort of smells like paint
            thinner or turpentine...........sort of, but much
            stronger.  My food is not cooking all the way through.
            Example, cookies are undone and all gooey.  They fall
            apart when trying to remover them from the
            cookie sheet.  Cakes won't raise.  Brownies don't
            get done.  Oven temperature reads correctly,
            whatever it's set on.  What in the world is the
            problem.  It doesn't make sense.  Can you think
            of anything?

cris

 

 
                 
       

[Soldier4Christ]

Cris,

The more you describe the more it sounds like you only have one leg going to your stove. Have you used the multimeter and checked voltage on both legs (hot wires)?

Oven coils usually have a shellac covering on them during shipment to prevent them from rusting. It usually burns off in seconds with the right amount of juice going through them. It happens so fast normally that there isn't much oder.

[cris]

Cris,

The more you describe the more it sounds like you only have one leg going to your stove. Have you used the multimeter and checked voltage on both legs (hot wires)?

Oven coils usually have a shellac covering on them during shipment to prevent them from rusting. It usually burns off in seconds with the right amount of juice going through them. It happens so fast normally that there isn't much oder.

Sorry, I never logged off but wasn't here the whole time.

Yes, it was checked at the fuse box AND behind the stove.  Think I told you when the house voltage was 130, the voltage coming over the 220 line was 260.  Behind the stove, legs read 128 and 128.8.  

The self cleaning cycle finished and cooled.  I then turned the oven back on to bake at 375..............it still smells, and is in my throat.  What in the world is going on?  What else could it possibly be?  I'm baffled, and so are the people at the appliance parts store.

cris