I live in a rural area, there is a tranformer quite near to my house.
On a dedicated circuit, I have a Furman PL Pro-D power protector, which has a digital voltmeter built in.
I was constantly seeing high voltages displayed on that meter. 126v not unusual, and often 129-130v. Of course the Furman cuts out at overvoltage. It was happening frequently - sometimes every night. In the middle of watching TV, or a DVD, or listening to music - very annoying.
I called the power company, and they pretty much just shrugged. Maybe it could be fixed, they said. But I have an electric pottery kiln, and the high voltage is an advantage (cuts firing time) so I let it go.
I got a PS Audio power regenerator, and now my voltage is steady as a rock, and right where I need it.
On a dedicated circuit, I have a Furman PL Pro-D power protector, which has a digital voltmeter built in.
I was constantly seeing high voltages displayed on that meter. 126v not unusual, and often 129-130v. Of course the Furman cuts out at overvoltage. It was happening frequently - sometimes every night. In the middle of watching TV, or a DVD, or listening to music - very annoying.
I called the power company, and they pretty much just shrugged. Maybe it could be fixed, they said. But I have an electric pottery kiln, and the high voltage is an advantage (cuts firing time) so I let it go.
I got a PS Audio power regenerator, and now my voltage is steady as a rock, and right where I need it.