Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    dallen0454's Avatar
    dallen0454 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Dec 2, 2007, 03:06 PM
    Half Voltage on 120V Electrical Outlet
    I am getting only half voltage at a 120v electrical outlet. The outlet is on a GFI circuit, but the other outlets on that circuit are fine. I have tripped and reset the GFCI. It tripped and reset fine, but had no effect on the outlet in question. I have removed the receptacle and checked the voltage across the wires (black to white) and I only get half voltage there as well. The voltage from black to ground is 120V. Voltage from white to ground is 0. Does anyone have an idea what the problem might be?
    tkrussell's Avatar
    tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Dec 2, 2007, 04:50 PM
    Describe "half voltage", do you mean 60 volts?
    dallen0454's Avatar
    dallen0454 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Dec 2, 2007, 08:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tkrussell
    Describe "half voltage", do you mean 60 volts?
    Yes, it's about 60 volts. I'm using a Volt-Ohm meter that's not digital, so can't tell you exactly what it is.
    tkrussell's Avatar
    tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725
    Uber Member
    		  
    #4

    Dec 3, 2007, 03:39 AM
    The white neutral wire has a loose or corroded connection someplace in the circuit to cause this symptom.
    KISS's Avatar
    KISS Posts: 12,510, Reputation: 839
    Uber Member
    		  
    #5

    Dec 3, 2007, 10:13 AM
    You probably have an open neutral. Meaning it's being fed by some appliance or surge suppressor through the RFI filter. If you put a load (Light bulb) on that 60 V, it should drop to zero.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Electrical outlet [ 5 Answers ]

I want to fix the faulty wiring in the electrical outlets in my house. I know nothing about how things work. I would like to try to fix it if it is possible. It is an old house . The out lets work but when I use a APC surge protector bar the red button comes on which means faulty wiring . So I am...

Electrical voltage rating in north america [ 2 Answers ]

Any one knows about the nominal voltage and frequency rating in north america!!

Old 120v outlet [ 1 Answers ]

I am beginning to replace some old 120v outlets when I took off the face plate I found I have 3 white wires and 3 black wires. Do I cap two of each and only attach one black and one white on new outlet on new outlet?

Electrical Outlet [ 2 Answers ]

My Electrical Outlet Is Not Working. I Have Checked The Breaker Box. What Could Be The Problem?

Sudden voltage drop in an electrical line? [ 3 Answers ]

I removed a fluorescent light and replaced it with a ceiling fan/light combo a little over a month ago. It was working fine until two days ago. I turned the switch, the lights flickered and then the whole thing went dead. When I use a circuit tester the test light is lit, but it looks dim...

View more questions Search