Low Voltage Alert Apex

[CMO]

We're having a very hot day today in so cal which I'm guessing is contributing to this low voltage situation. My voltage is generally in the 110-112v range with an occasional short term slip to 107-108v but today it's breaking new lows at 103v. If this is relatively short term (a day or so) is that something to be concerned about? At what point will be equipment stop working and or be damaged? Thanks

 

[sghera64]

I thought Enron was put out of business for these kinds of power dip games. [emoji6]

 

[Drew D.]

We're having a very hot day today in so cal which I'm guessing is contributing to this low voltage situation. My voltage is generally in the 110-112v range with an occasional short term slip to 107-108v but today it's breaking new lows at 103v. If this is relatively short term (a day or so) is that something to be concerned about? At what point will be equipment stop working and or be damaged? Thanks

The lower the voltage means the current (amps) are higher than it should be. Voltage drop is what causes wires to burn. General rule of thumb is your voltage should stay +/- 5%

 

[WVNed]

Worry about your AC compressor.