I had one 110V circuit running four CPU (13v) devices (Laptop, Switching hub etc) and a completely separate 220v circuit running two CPU Servers (13v output 1,300W draw each). This set up had been running for two months as is no problems. Yesterday I added a third server to the 220v circuit and it ran flawlessly for an hour or so. Then ALL of it went down..... both the 110v and the 220v circuits. I checked and neither breaker had gone (I reset them anyway). I flipped the main breaker and no difference. I grabbed my wire tester and it lit up on both lines all the way to the devices yet NONE of the devices are working. No smoke, no bad smells no fire no nothing. Is there such an issue as a ground wire needing to be upgraded or some such thing that would allow pos juice to flow to an outlet yet not allow a device to power up? I'm not an electrician clearly if it needs to be said lol. Thanx very much for any input you may have.
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2Have you plugged a lamp into any of those outlets? Need to determine whether the issue is with the equipment vs the circuit. A wire tester can still show continuity even if the current is really low. A lamp will tell you if you're getting more than just phantom voltage.– CactusCakeCommented Aug 22, 2017 at 15:51
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2You likely have an open neutral -- be careful you my fry other stuff. Also, in what country are you located?– TysonCommented Aug 22, 2017 at 15:59
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1What do you mean by power bar? Just a power strip, or a UPS?– Hart COCommented Aug 22, 2017 at 17:40
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2It's possible you have a loose connection somewhere. Once you start drawing a certain amount of current, the resistance generates enough heat in the wire to (physically) move it, causing a break in the circuit. When it cools, it moves back and the connection is restored. Backstab connectors on cheap outlets are a common culprit. Use the breaker to disconnect the circuit and inspect your connections inside the outlet boxes, move wires from backstabs to the screw terminals if you encounter their use.– CactusCakeCommented Aug 22, 2017 at 18:00
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1What do you mean by power bar? Just a power strip, or a UPS? – Hart CO 1 hour ago a power strip. Standard run of the mill type stuff with a reset button etc. I have tried three different bars with the same result.– user74603Commented Aug 22, 2017 at 19:23
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Are any of the outlets GFCI? Check the button and lights on all of them and push in the reset switch.
