Not enough juice at receptacle

[drcampbell]

Where can I get one of these mythical 100 Watt bulbs? :lol:

https://www.grainger.com/category/s...-13liZ1yz6u7zZ1z0nzks?searchRedirect=products , for example.

 

[sgtsparky]

I use a hair dryer

I use a hair dryer

I know the problem was found but I have found bad back stabs to be the problem more often than breakers I use a hair dryer it puts a large load on the circuit where a smaller load may work ok or not create enough heat for the stab to open. I find a flir pro camera on my phone will detect the hot spot without having to pull the outlets, really handy for checking panels also.

 

[ggunn]

Circle gets the square. One check for armchair troubleshooting. Seriously though, go to the places that are easiest to get to and most likely to be the cause of the problem. In this case, the breaker was that spot.

That's a lesson I have to keep learning over and over. Check the simple stuff first, even if you think there's a low probability that it's the problem.

 

[LarryFine]

I use a hair dryer it puts a large load on the circuit where a smaller load may work ok or not create enough heat for the stab to open.

Plus, it's an audible load, and you can clearly hear the results of even small voltage variations.

I once used a shop vac plugged into a receptacle wired in series with the breaker to find a fault.

 

[micabay]

How can you determine if the fridge is OK if you can't supply it with the correct voltage?

Appliance Tech Checking in. Tech most likely told Cx: "Need proper voltage to fully check out the machine. Get that fixed and IF there is still trouble, call us back."
Cx translation: "Tech said it was the home's failure not the fridge." Cx's Husband comes home and calls you sparkies. Cx's Husband: "Yea the uhh appliance tech said there was nothing wrong with the fridge."

Some of ya'll are thinking: Why didn't tech use an extension cord as a quick test? Me personally, I carry a 14ga 10 foot cord for just this, but manufactures specifically say to not install their machines on cords. If SHTF, and a cord was ever involved, said manufacture has in the past and WILL throw the service company under the bus.

 

[JFletcher]

I never fault the appliance tech, it is beyond their scope of work, and / or their ability or liability, to pull receptacles or dead fronts to check for problems. They should be called first under warrantied appliances.

Because of their lack of ability to troubleshoot, I take anything that is second hand information about their diagnosis with a grain of salt. Basing one's actions upon faulty or incomplete information is a great way to waste time.