Yes guys it is definitely the ****ing rats. Rat poison ought to do the trick. Why didn't I think of it? Rat knows.. LOL

Loungelizard thank you for the reply. I just had another tech come over and he was thinking of doing exactly what you've suggested. 220 to 110 transformer. Wiring should be easy to do since the house is new and there's lots of unused power outlets. Should be easy. But will see.

-ED-