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Title: AC Voltage [resolved]
Post by: El Tel on January 23, 2022, 07:21:49 AM

Hi Everyone

Just started the first part of the wiring and the first check, (the AC power line Voltage) and the reading from the multi meter is 258 volts !
Is this ok ? Bit worried, as it says in the manual that i should next wire the power transformer a certain way if the reading is greater than 235V
and less than 245V. UK Voltage.

Thanks Guys

Title: Re: AC Voltage
Post by: Paul Birkeland on January 23, 2022, 08:25:03 AM

Wow, 258 is quite high.  I would definitely suggest contacting your power utility and letting them know and request a service appointment to get that addressed.

You can wire the amp for 240V mains and things will be a bit high, but the amp will still work.  If your power company isn't able to knock down your incoming voltage, let us know and I may be able to provide some other strategies for knocking things down a bit.

Title: Re: AC Voltage
Post by: El Tel on January 23, 2022, 09:12:27 AM

HI Paul

It is a bit strange as when i did the Moreplay build just a few months ago the reading was 234V.
Thanks for the info buddy !

Terry

Title: Re: AC Voltage
Post by: Paul Birkeland on January 23, 2022, 09:23:44 AM

How fresh is the battery in your meter?

Title: Re: AC Voltage
Post by: El Tel on January 23, 2022, 09:55:22 AM

Not sure, why do you ask Paul ?

Title: Re: AC Voltage
Post by: Paul Birkeland on January 23, 2022, 10:29:22 AM

I've spent more time than I'd like to admit chasing strange problems that ended up being dead meter batteries giving me bad information.

Title: Re: AC Voltage
Post by: El Tel on January 23, 2022, 10:40:21 AM

Well now that's interesting,  I'll check tomorrow and let you know Paul.

Title: Re: AC Voltage
Post by: El Tel on January 23, 2022, 09:44:27 PM

Morning Paul

You were SPOT ON with your call about the battery being low, I recharged it and now the AC is reading 229V 😁
Thank you once again for your help and sharing your knowledge !!!