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.
>
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