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Originally Posted by carambola
sounds like you are losing a leg (feeder). if it was the neut then the whole house would flicker and from your description it sounds like multiple circuits. in my mind what is happening is that whatever you are doing is creating heat which opens the connection, the power ceases to flow and you are left without power until the connection cools and resumes contact. i have a feeling that when this is found, it will be quite evident. good luck.
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The shutting off for hours is new - previously it was just flickering and power cycling (not being off for more than a second, but enough to cycle the cable box, router, etc). Last night was the first time that thing went off and stayed off. Yeah, I know, a bad sign.
There are a small number of outlets that don't seem to be affected, but there have been some times where every light in the house has flickered (though not completely power cycled).
So this likely is an issue at the box rather than in the walls/ceiling? It affects so many of the outlets/lights I'm assuming it would have to be at a somewhat central location.