Regarding the voltage fluctuation for that I imaging is what you experienced. The KN will have an operating voltage within which the provided supply must maintain. Current legislation in the UK stipulates that provided voltage must be no less than 207volts and no greater than 253volts I trust this is similar in southern Eire. So check your manual, get the hotel to install a voltage recorder (this will be a free service, provided by the electrical distribution company) and if out of this range they will have six months to rectify. Probably one of their guaranteed standards. Good luck however I doubt this is your problem more likely to be a local spirit trying to tell you something!

[This message has been edited by simon tucker (edited 12-02-2002).]