meagain Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I would love to know what the average is for wall voltage readings here. Would anyone be up for testing their outlets with their tube bias meters or whatever gadget does the trick? I'd like to know the number, and if one has a voltage regulator (not conditioner, etc), I'd like to know what brand/model it is, what it's regulating from and to. How 'bout it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Just checked mine now. 122.9 Volts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfogg Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 A poll like this will tell you very little useful information. Use different meters measuring AC and you will get different voltage readings. For example both of these meters are plugged into the exact same power strip. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 During the day, when usage in the house and neigborhood is relatively high, I get around 117 V (+ or - a volt) on my Beckman. At around midnight, on the days when I've stayed up that late, the highest reading I've seen is around 123.4 V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 8pm 120volts at the wall outlet. During peak demand, this has dropped as low as 108 volts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 I see some big swings. Speakerfritz - And your Monster AVS-2000 keeps it at 124, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 If you are really concerned about constant voltage, get a used PS Audio P300. http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?powrcond&1182102312 Earlier models go for about $450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 A poll like this will tell you very little useful information. Use different meters measuring AC and you will get different voltage readings. For example both of these meters are plugged into the exact same power strip. Shawn Oh god thanks for posting that......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfogg Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 A PS300 is very likely to small to run a pair of tube monoblocks. Craig, how many watts input to each amp at full output? Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Shawn your correect the P300 would not have enough capacity. The Furman AR1215 or AR15-II would do the trick for her entire audio system and cost about the same bucks new as the P-330 does used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Shawn, based on what I just saw in the other thread, I gather my SI doesn't need the Furman I'm using. If not, then I would be willing to sell it to Lisa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 A poll like this will tell you very little useful information. Use different meters measuring AC and you will get different voltage readings. For example both of these meters are plugged into the exact same power strip. Shawn I think Your meters need calibrating. Mine read pretty close Even my old Analog Crown Control Center, which is over 30 years old is pretty close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Ummm, an even 120 with my Fluke. I'll try some other reading at different times. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 "Speakerfritz - And your Monster AVS-2000 keeps it at 124, right? " Always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 Speakerfritz - I see the monster is supposed to keep it at 120. Your getting 124 must mean it has the +/- 5v leeway? And a meter tests at 124 when plugged into it's outlet? (I.e.; you double checked it?) If a person has a max swing of 4-5 volts (me), I question the need for voltage regulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfogg Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 "I think Your meters need calibrating." Nope, they meter in different manors. That is why the readings of different meters can be different and comparing against different meters does not tell much. Is the meter showing true peak to peak, showing RMS or showing something else? Measuring a voltage that is literally changing at any single instant isn't quite so easy as measuring a constant voltage such as DC. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfogg Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Dean, "based on what I just saw in the other thread, I gather my SI doesn't need the Furman I'm using. " Depends upon the power adapter they include with it. What does it say for input specifications on the adapter itself? Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudsonValleyNoah Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 118v from both my APC "BackUPS" 1300 units and 118v from my APC "SmartUPS" 1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 125V RMS here. The largest swings I've measured fall between 117V and 128V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 "Your getting 124 must mean it has the +/- 5v leeway?" My regulator steps in .9 volt steps. So 124, 124.8, 123.2 would be possible. If you have glass screw type fuses, cloth 2 wire runs, and a single phase AC system, and have power flux's when ever you turn on an inductive appliance such as a sump motor, pool pump, washer, dryer, frig, ballast lighting, I'm thinking you need a PFC device (power factor correction) which is basically a metal box with capacitors in it that store voltage and release it between cycles. This is simular to how a motor run capacitor operates. Here is a simple PFC device. It costs about 300 bucks. It's a 10 dollar metal box with 80 dollars worth of capacitors in it. http://kvarnrg.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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