yes, skimask.
the powersupply that is running my controller is outputting 5V to the relays, and I'm also tapping into the 110VAC input to send power out to the motor relays.

Power to the motors themselves is 220VAC on a separate circuit.

Maybe I need to put the 110VAC to the Motor Relays on a diferent circuit? the problem is that the issue is still very intermittent. The system may run for 10 minutes without a glitch, it may run for 30 seconds before a glitch.

gotta admit, i didn't add the .1uF cap yet. just got done debugging my chip upgrade...