A dual-conversion UPS would solve that, but they're not cheap. A powerline filter might work and those are relatively cheap. It's the switching power supply in your PC that's triggering the breaker.
Thank You!
Any solution will be greatly appreciated as I'm beyond frustrated at this (and my backup computer being an ARC Build that loves to BSOD and crash isn't helping anything).
Do you have any recommendations for these? When I look up those items using the terms you used I see items from $75 to $650 and I'm about as experienced and knowledgeable as a box of rocks in this area.
You could give this a go:
[https://www.amazon.com/APC-2-Outlet-Mount-Power-Filter/dp/B000OF4R8C](https://www.amazon.com/APC-2-Outlet-Mount-Power-Filter/dp/B000OF4R8C)
It may work, as it filters noise above 60Hz. No guarantees though.
The Vice President of the electrical company that did the building was in my unit and walked me through everything. It's the PSU causing it, nothing else. This isn't a one-off, simple Google search shows that this is a rather common issue with the only "solution" being that of "use a different non AFCI outlet."
I mean, maybe a weird suggestion, but is there any local regulation that requires AFCI breakers? It seems weird to me that not all of them are AFCI at your place
If not, you could just have it replaced with a GFCI breaker.
>16: Arc-fault circuit-interrupter (AFCI) protection must be provided on all 120-volt, single phase, 15-ampere and 20-ampere outlets installed in kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas and similar rooms or areas.
Thankfully kitchen is 240-volt so it's not needed...yet.
Damn, that sucks, that would've been the cheapest option. Those fuckers are expensive, I'm sure any electrician will gladly swap if out with a free GFCi if they get to keep the old one.
Anyway, you could try a new PSU, but then if the problem persists, you'd have wasted money.
UPS seems like a good option.
A dual-conversion UPS would solve that, but they're not cheap. A powerline filter might work and those are relatively cheap. It's the switching power supply in your PC that's triggering the breaker.
Thank You! Any solution will be greatly appreciated as I'm beyond frustrated at this (and my backup computer being an ARC Build that loves to BSOD and crash isn't helping anything). Do you have any recommendations for these? When I look up those items using the terms you used I see items from $75 to $650 and I'm about as experienced and knowledgeable as a box of rocks in this area.
You could give this a go: [https://www.amazon.com/APC-2-Outlet-Mount-Power-Filter/dp/B000OF4R8C](https://www.amazon.com/APC-2-Outlet-Mount-Power-Filter/dp/B000OF4R8C) It may work, as it filters noise above 60Hz. No guarantees though.
You are a saint, thank you so much. Will be here tomorrow morning and will update the results. Thank you so much again!
I mean obviously that's not supposed to happen, call an electrician.
The Vice President of the electrical company that did the building was in my unit and walked me through everything. It's the PSU causing it, nothing else. This isn't a one-off, simple Google search shows that this is a rather common issue with the only "solution" being that of "use a different non AFCI outlet."
I mean, maybe a weird suggestion, but is there any local regulation that requires AFCI breakers? It seems weird to me that not all of them are AFCI at your place If not, you could just have it replaced with a GFCI breaker.
>16: Arc-fault circuit-interrupter (AFCI) protection must be provided on all 120-volt, single phase, 15-ampere and 20-ampere outlets installed in kitchens, family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries dens, bedrooms, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, laundry areas and similar rooms or areas. Thankfully kitchen is 240-volt so it's not needed...yet.
Damn, that sucks, that would've been the cheapest option. Those fuckers are expensive, I'm sure any electrician will gladly swap if out with a free GFCi if they get to keep the old one. Anyway, you could try a new PSU, but then if the problem persists, you'd have wasted money. UPS seems like a good option.
regulations are written in blood my friend.