Need a computer and do electrical work?

[blueraja]

I've run into a rather baffling problem. I have lost power to one room of
my house, I've tried all the tricks I know in narrowing down the problem but
cant seem to figure this one out. I was recently laid off so I dont have
alot of money to be able to call a contractor, but I do have a few things
that might work for trade. I have a 700mhz book pc with dvd player,
wireless keyboard and tv out, or a 2 station 802.11 wireless networking kit
with the RG included.

If anyone is interested leave a message and see if we can work out a deal.

John

[Furs]

Post by blueraja
If anyone is interested leave a message and see if we can
work out a deal.

Can't help you directly but ... As one thought, if your home was
built in late 60's / early 70's and could have failing aluminum
wiring [actually the connectors] that exhibit this symptom when
they go bad. The junction boxes (behind the walls, in the
ceiling, etc.) carry the most current and when they fail knock
out power to entire rooms or floors. Often happens when new
appliances are added - the extra heat triggers the bad
connections. Check your wiring panel to see if the word ALUM is
on the cables.

[blueraja]

Fortunately for safety's sake anyway..its all copper...I think the problem
is actually in a junction box unfortunately i dont know exactly where. Its
probably an easy fix if someone can locate the junction box but I just have
no idea how to do it.

Post by Furs

Post by blueraja
If anyone is interested leave a message and see if we can
work out a deal.

Can't help you directly but ... As one thought, if your home was
built in late 60's / early 70's and could have failing aluminum
wiring [actually the connectors] that exhibit this symptom when
they go bad. The junction boxes (behind the walls, in the
ceiling, etc.) carry the most current and when they fail knock
out power to entire rooms or floors. Often happens when new
appliances are added - the extra heat triggers the bad
connections. Check your wiring panel to see if the word ALUM is
on the cables.