Really! The low voltage, high current connections, whodathoughtit? Lately, when my central AC kicks on, the lights dim. I was going to start by measuring the voltage drop in the breaker panel, but perhaps the issue is those outdoor split-bolt connectors. Thanks for sharing this.
73, Mike www.w0btu.com On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 8:01 AM, bruce whitney via Topband < topband@contesting.com> wrote: > Just a FYI that comes from 40 years in the utility business. > A frequent (I want to say most common but don't have any data to prove > it) problem is loose split bolt connectors connecting the drop to the meter > to the overhead service triplex. > There are probably several resons for this - but regardless, many > investigators don't even start looking for anything else till those get > tightened. > _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband