[dba-Tech] Wireless Problem Solved

Robert:

You are right of course. It would be a one-time test I afraid.... I would
hope no one would take such as comment seriously. It is like testing a leaky
gas line with a match? (Whoops said it again...) ;-) Welcome to the
Darwinian awards.

If my concerns are not an issue I stand corrected... but the general
perception continues

Jim
 
-----Original Message-----
From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Robert
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 9:16 PM
To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Wireless Problem Solved

Jim,
 I spent 15 years in the Residential / Commercial HVAC/R service field, so I
understand what you are trying to say, but thanks for your intelligent and
thoughtful lesson nonetheless.. Your concern is simply not an issue here,
and if it was long ago (Are there any published reports of such?), it is
most certainly not now.  Interference from power strips, UPS systems,
induction motors... ect are MUCH bigger issues... It's SO much easier to
detect and respond to polarity issues, then say frequency shifts, brown
outs, or the other host of more complicated power line problems.

That is one interesting test.. One should be careful about such foolish
advice.


WBR
Robert
 
-----Original Message-----
From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 11:03 PM
To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Wireless Problem Solved

Hi Robert:

Alternate current need 2 lines to work. If either line is disconnected the
circuit is broken and power stopped. A potential problem exists when the
circuit is hooked up wrong and instead of an appliance shutting off the hot
line; it shuts off the neutral line. In this case if there is any problem
within the appliance the circuit is live again. 

If you wish to test the theory, stick a fork in your toaster, while holding
on to the tap, when it is off and if your hair stands on end the circuit is
hooked up backwards. If not, your house wiring is correctly.

If the devises can recognize this potential condition you are right there is
no issue. If some amateur hooked up one circuit in the house backwards as
soon as a device is inserted in bad plug and turned on, down goes the
system. If you have something like a table saw in the basement, a place
where many a home-owner and novice electrician learned their trade... I do
not think the polarity recognition system was designed as an off and on
switch.

Jim