Low voltage problem

[krishtrinity]

If you live in India you would experienced the sudden lose of voltage,my problem is the voltage drop is through out the day especially in the months from January to June,my amplifier and subwoofer suddenly turns off and restarts during these low voltage times.How do you deal with this issue any tips I don't want to damage my audio equipment

 

[raghupb]

A home UPS will nominally do voltage stabilization. But in the event of power outage, amps will not run (at least my 850VA model chickens out).
Otherwise a voltage stabilizer with rating above all of the components summed. Some folks say that having a voltage stabilizer voids warranty.

In any case, if your lights dim, shut off the audio equipment.

Cheers,
Raghu

 

[krishtrinity]

I got a home UPS,can't use my PC either with the ups on during low voltage.Its driving me crazy hope there is some kind of solution

 

[raghupb]

Oh! then the voltage must be dipping below the UPS input voltage range. That's too bad.
Typically when this happens, amps and subs (basically amps) just shut off and do not turn back on.
Maybe other FMs can suggest some kind of power conditioner that shuts off on low/high voltages, thus killing power to sensitive equipment.
-Raghu

 

[vkirti]

I faced this issue in the summer of 2013. Solved it by adding a servo stabilizer and a power conditioner to my system. The system is on a dedicated power line drawn from the main switchboard.

 

[regeHA]

I got a home UPS,can't use my PC either with the ups on during low voltage.Its driving me crazy hope there is some kind of solution

In that case shouldn't the UPS stop supply from the mains and draw power from the battery?

 

[krishtrinity]

In that case shouldn't the UPS stop supply from the mains and draw power from the battery?

mine doesn't work that way during voltage drops

 

[jls001]

Our supply utilities ought to be lynched at the nearest electricity pole for continuing to give us such power

 

[Nikhil]

My UPS is the single biggest reason for peace of mind.
It also does sine regeneration but the 60 min odd backup is gold.

Good clean power is essential to enjoying your music.
Invest in a good power supply as a base step before anything else.

 

[Amitkg]

My UPS is the single biggest reason for peace of mind.
It also does sine regeneration but the 60 min odd backup is gold.

Good clean power is essential to enjoying your music.
Invest in a good power supply as a base step before anything else.

Brand, model and price of your UPS ?

 

[mathan]

mine doesn't work that way during voltage drops

A CVR (Constant Voltage Regulator) circuit installed in the phase where the amp is connected should help.