MFE Losing power

[AlphaChimaera]

Hi everyone. I've come across a problem with my MFE, and after reading a few posts from people with a similar problem I have still not come up with an answer. So here goes nothing.

I recently created an MFE unit to store power from my Geothermal generator and 2 LV solar arrays. I am using the MFE to power two Rotary Macerators, two Induction Furnaces, a regular Compressor and a regular Extractor.

The connection looks like this (all connected using 1x ins Gold Cable):

http://imgur.com/roDzp

The problem is this: Even though none of my machines are running, my MFE is still draining power at an alarming rate. I made sure to remove all materials from my machines, and even tried using a wrench to pick up and replace all of them. I removed all the gold cable and placed it back as well. I have tried moving the MFE while maintaining the proper order of the connections, to no effect.

In addition to this, whenever there is cable connected to the output face of the MFE and it is constantly draining, it damages me whenever I stand near the MFE.

If someone could shed a little light on the situation, I would be very grateful. I will of course supply more information if it is necessary.

*Edit*: I am using the Sphax texture pack. Sorry for any inconvenience it might cause in finding a solution.

[Viktor_Berg]

Did you remember to insert transformer upgrades into the rotary macerators? Some time ago there was a change where advanced machines no longer blow up on too high a current, but instead work extremely inefficiently. Sadly, it is not properly displayed ingame, and unless you read the changelog, you will not know this. So just craft a transformer upgrade for every advanced machine you use (rotary macerator, singularity compressor, centrifuge extractor), and you're set.

[AlphaChimaera]

I don't know if that is whats causing my problem, but I will definitely give it a try. My rotary macerator still operates at 7500 rpm (there are no upgrades in it) when connected to the MFE. Would that also cause the problem where I'm being damaged while standing near the MFE?

[Viktor_Berg]

You likely have some uninsulated cables if you get damaged by standing near IC2 equipment. Insulate cables using rubber.

[AlphaChimaera]

All of my cables are 1x insulated Gold cables (which you can see in the screenshot link i posted), so that can't be it. Might I need to upgrade to 2x insulated?

[Truebador]

Yes, give the gold wires double insulation. To avoid shock damage wires that need insulation should be insulated to the maximum for each type. You can use less insulation, and still suffer less damage that uninsulated wire, but no damage is of course preferable. :)

[Aeolos]

It will be the Rotary Macerators as they continue to run whether in-use or not.

To double check this, remove them from the power grid and see if the MFE still loses power.

[HoboStakingYou]

How do you make

Uninsulated HV Wire

[Teraku]

How do you make

Uninsulated HV Wire

You make HV Wire

But you don't insulate it.

[HoboStakingYou]

How do you make HV Wire?

[Chefsbrian]

With the wiki, thats how

[Somedude089]

Stepping down to lv works too.