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Subject - Voltage too high?
popsk I am a handy man and do work for a group of people who live in town homes served by the same transformer. They all have problems with light bulbs and switches burning out frequently. Also floresent light fixtures burn out. The voltage at the wall outlets read 123 volts. Is that too high or is there maybe a problem with voltage spikes?
popsk
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Originally posted by JimmyDee

That voltage is just about right. Sounds like the power co may have a loose neutral connection. Recording volt meters will tell the true story. My Fluke VOM has a setting that will lock in a max voltage. I think you are correct in the high voltage but the 123 is OK. Check it at night or early morning when the load is down and see what it is then.
By the way, I see you are a first time visitor here and I welcome you to this forum.
Jim
Thanks for the reply. Great site you have here.
Pops
JimmyDee You are welcome. You may want to get some professional help to find this problem.
Jim
JimmyDee That voltage is just about right. Sounds like the power co may have a loose neutral connection. Recording volt meters will tell the true story. My Fluke VOM has a setting that will lock in a max voltage. I think you are correct in the high voltage but the 123 is OK. Check it at night or early morning when the load is down and see what it is then.
By the way, I see you are a first time visitor here and I welcome you to this forum.
Jim