OT (most likely) strange modem disconnection when using USB drives

[Frank Cox]

On Wed, 03 Oct 2007 03:53:58 +0930
Tim <ignored_mailbox at yahoo.com.au> wrote:

> We also have earth leakage protection breakers.  If there's a difference
> in current between the supply and return line, such as some of it is,
> instead, going through the earth, something else, or a person, the power
> is cut off. 

GFI breakers will, of course, require a certain threshold of current before
they trip out.  A very small leakage like you have may not reach that threshold.

And a larger leakage would affect more than your modem.

I really think that a ground loop is at the root of your problem.  But I don't
know anything more about finding and fixing that problem than to say "call an
electrician."

I do believe it's a dangerous situation and you should get it looked at now, or
sooner.

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