Good volts but low power output

[Pete999]

It's an old setup. Literally nothing plugged into any of the outlets. Only thing running is some florescent lights. Took them out of the equation, and the voltage still drops when a load is applied. This just started happening a few weeks ago. I've not added anything electric to the shop. I checked the voltage drop with just the florescent lights turned on, and it dropped from 123V to 119V.

Definitely need the supply checked out by Utility Company, are you a shared line, if yes have any of the neighbours experiencing any problems? if not the Utility Co them an Electrician may trace the problem, as Tel mentioned. it could be a loose connection somewhere, causing the VD.

 

[crewdog89]

Definitely need the supply checked out by Utility Company, are you a shared line, if yes have any of the neighbours experiencing any problems?

Not on a shared line. The wires running to the shop come out of the same supply source (meter box) as my house electric. I have zero problems in the house.

 

[telectrix]

so the problem lies between house and workshop?

 

[crewdog89]

so the problem lies between house and workshop?

Correct. But only recently so.

 

[westward10]

Is the supply between house and shop belong to the utility company.

 

[crewdog89]

Is the supply between house and shop belong to the utility company.

Not sure. I'll have to call them and ask.

 

[westward10]

The supply at some point is almost certainly breaking down.

 

[Megawatt]

The supply at some point is almost certainly breaking down.

Your wire is to small for what you are trying to do? I’m curious what size wire do you have going out to your building

 

[buzzlightyear]

what's the betting its a lose connection or breaker not in correct .I also think those tails are not in the isolator .

 

[telectrix]

could be the fire wire nut