Title: Power draw problems
Post by: on June 13, 2002, 06:45:20 pm
I have a Dixie Narco 440/8 (slightly older model). I have it located in a smaller staff lounge and unfortunately there is not a designated circuit for me to plug it into. Therefore, whenever the compressor cycles it momentarily dims the lights in the office next door. Is there anything I can do to stop this? Is there some kind of Surge surpressor that I can plug into? Any suggestions are greatly appreciatted.
Darrin
Darrin
Title: Power draw problems
Post by: johnieG on June 13, 2002, 08:10:51 pm
Unfortunately, no not really, the compressor draws quite a bit more current when it starts up then when it's running,(every electric motor does) a surge protector only prevents voltage surges (limits them) on the line and would not help either Im afraid 
On the bright side (bad pun) if it's not tripping the fuse or breaker on the line, it isn't harmfull, just annoying. you really should try to locate it to another line/plug thats not on a light circut if possible ( I know you don't have a lot of choices in an office)
On the bright side (bad pun) if it's not tripping the fuse or breaker on the line, it isn't harmfull, just annoying. you really should try to locate it to another line/plug thats not on a light circut if possible ( I know you don't have a lot of choices in an office)