On Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:01:19 GMT, "Toller" wrote:


"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message
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While waiting outside for the electrician, a neighbor came out with
exactly
the same complaint. I knew then that it was a utility company
problem....

I'm just watching this discussion, but maybe someone can explain how a
problem with the utility's equipment could cause just half a house to go
dead.
You have two 120v circuits going to your house. Half the house's 120v
circuits are on each. It is important not to use any 240v devices while
there is a problem, since they would only get 120v.

The failed connection is probably open, not shorted to ground. You
would get nothing, not 120V.
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