Power... the utility is giving me variable voltage, 118 to 123 volts. Problem?

Thaddeus

Thaddeus

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Hi,

I went and got a power conditioner to cut down on any noise that might be generated last year.

It has a voltmeter. In summer, it reads 118 to 120 volts, usually 118. Now that it's winter, It's reading 122 or 123.

I have a surge arrestor, then the power conditioner, then my gear.

Is there anything else I should be doing?

thanks,

Thaddeus
 
That kind of variation is typical. Your equipment is designed to handle voltage fluctuations. Power conditioners are necessary but for different reasons; spikes noise, RFI, etc.

Uninterruptable power supplies have built in power conditioners even for the non-battery backed buss. Plus, they offer a guarantee against damage. I run my whole studio through one and would not consider getting a separate rack-mounted power conditioner.

Fuel for thought.
 
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