glennster
Well-known Member
have a tenant in one of my rentals that called with a problem. cable and tv have been randomly going out. she said it makes a popping sound and then shuts off. turn everything back on and it re-boots and then works. i checked the voltage at all the outlets and get 124v. checked all the breakers in panel, all read the same. checked the temperature of the breakers and connections with a laser temp probe, all the same. tightened all the connections in the breaker panel just to be sure. the cable guy has been out several times and changed the box, and found nothing wrong. he thinks it is a power problem. the power company did a smart meter upgrade a month or so ago, and she stated the problem started not long after. i cannot find any type or power fluctuation to cause this when i am there. is it possible something in the smart meter is affecting the cable/tv? none of the other tenants in the building are having any problems. all have separate smart meters. any thoughts on what is going on? maybe some type of rf interference? have the power company check or a private electrician? the circuit only has living room on it, just lamps and tv.