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Why does your electrical outlet read 80 volts instead of 120 volts?
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∙ 13y ago
It could be a faulty transformer, a fault in insulation in the wiring, or improper grounding. If you read 80 volts between hot and 'ground', but 120 volts between hot and neutral, then it's most likely a grounding issue.
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There is only 20 volts not 120 volts on outlet that was fine the day before.?
This is strange, check the scale on your meter that you are reading, to make sure that you are on the correct voltage scale. If the reading is correct the suggestion would be to get an electrician to look into why there is such a voltage drop on the outlet. Don't read the voltage across the device, read the voltage from the "hot" wire to ground. That should be 120 volts. If you get that reading then there is a problem with the neutral. It could be loose or have a high resistive condition.
What if a 110 outlet reads 125 volts?
This will cause no problem to any of the connected equipment. If you read the specifications on the side of a receptacle you will find that the rating of the receptacle is usually 125 to 130 volts depending on the manufacturer of the device.
Why doesn't a multimeter read 120 volts between the hot ungrounded conductor and the floor which is the electrical ground?
"ungrounded" = floating.
What is receptacle?
A container or devise that holds something A "receptacle" in electrical jargon is what most people call an outlet. The above answer is correct in that it gets its name from the fact it holds something -- a plug. In pure electrical jargon, in the United States, an "outlet" is the box that contains a switch or receptacle or from which a fixture is wired. So when you read the NEC, an outlet is the box, not the device or equipment contained in the box.
In North America what is the normal voltage for a house?
Residential applications are around 110v to 120v, 220-240v, in this range, its 120 volts nominal to a typical wall outlet, however you may read anywhere from 110volts to 120 volts or so, the highest I have seen personally in residential was 245volts.
Can a 120 volt appliance run on a 110 volt circuit?
Yes. Circuits in a home are 120 volts but people tend to call them 110 volt circuits. The 120 volts you read on the appliance is the maximum voltage the appliance can handle. The actual voltage you will read at any outlet will range from 110 to 120 volts.
There is only 20 volts not 120 volts on outlet that was fine the day before.?
This is strange, check the scale on your meter that you are reading, to make sure that you are on the correct voltage scale. If the reading is correct the suggestion would be to get an electrician to look into why there is such a voltage drop on the outlet. Don't read the voltage across the device, read the voltage from the "hot" wire to ground. That should be 120 volts. If you get that reading then there is a problem with the neutral. It could be loose or have a high resistive condition.
What if a 110 outlet reads 125 volts?
This will cause no problem to any of the connected equipment. If you read the specifications on the side of a receptacle you will find that the rating of the receptacle is usually 125 to 130 volts depending on the manufacturer of the device.
Why doesn't a multimeter read 120 volts between the hot ungrounded conductor and the floor which is the electrical ground?
"ungrounded" = floating.
What is the initial voltage of a general car battery without engine running?
A fully charged car battery will read 12.6 volts, 75% charge will read 12.4 volts, 50% charge will read 12.2 volts, and a 25% charged battery will read 12.0 volts with the engine not running. With the engine running it will read 13.5 to 15.5 volts.
Will a battery still have 12 volts if it is bad?
Yes, a battery with only a 25% charge will read 12 volts. A fully charged battery will read 12.6 volts.
Why are you getting 123V at your dryer outlet?
You are probably measuring between the one leg of the 240 volts and the neutral or the ground pin connection. Take the measurement from the two outside blade holes on the receptacle. There the reading should be 230 to 240 volts. Between either of the outside blade holes and the neutral or ground you should read around 120 volts.
Can a car battery be bad if its still pushing 12 volts?
Yes. A fully charge battery will read 12.6 volts with engine not running. A 75% charged battery will read 12.4 volts. At 50% charge, it will read 12.2 volts. At a 25% charge it will read 12 volts, but that will not be enough to even start the engine in most cases and unless the alternator is bad the battery is defective. With the engine running you should read 13.5 to 15.5 volts at the battery. Any less and the alternator is defective.
There are 2 3-way switches controlling 2 receptacles went to replace one of the switches but when checking the voltage at the outlet it is either 60 volts or 120 volts at box when switched - you help?
One or both of the switches is miswired and the two lamps are in series. When everything else fails. Read the instructions.
What does a digital voltmeter do?
A voltmeter works by measuring the amount of volts of electricity being given by an electrical line or battery. A digital voltmeter has an easier to read display and is also more accurate.
What is receptacle?
A container or devise that holds something A "receptacle" in electrical jargon is what most people call an outlet. The above answer is correct in that it gets its name from the fact it holds something -- a plug. In pure electrical jargon, in the United States, an "outlet" is the box that contains a switch or receptacle or from which a fixture is wired. So when you read the NEC, an outlet is the box, not the device or equipment contained in the box.
How many volts should your jeep battery be?
A fully charged 12 volt automobile battery will read 12.6 volts with the engine not running and 13.5 to 15.5 volts with the engine running. It will read 12.4 volts with a 75% charge, 12.2 volts with a 50% charge and 12.0 volts indicates a 25% charge.
