How to tell if your AC wiring needs an upgrade

What is the N-E voltage? What should it read?

ozzy

erik_squires,

Thank you for that fine explanation. I was just curious because the ad of this device showed that N-E reading as 02. Should that read 02 or 2?

So, then I am wondering what steps are needed to get it back to zero? I have 3 dedicated lines each with 10 gauge wiring, I re-read the ad and I am still a bit confused.

BTW, I ordered one to try out. I will try it first as per instructions to establish a baseline, but I would also like to try it into my Audioquest Niagara 7000.

ozzy

Just plugged in the unit referenced (Receptacle Tester) in this thread. Everywhere I try it it reads 117V (L-N) and 0-.01 (N-E). Screen is green.

Now the really weird thing though is when I plug it into my Niagara 7000 it reads 122V (L-N) and 0 (N-E) but all 3 lights are on and red  which according to the instructions (indicating HOT/GRD REVERSE, OPEN GRD) and the screen turns orangish-red.

ozzy

jea48,

I'm really not sure if the Niagara is a balanced type unit.

ozzy

jea48,

It looks to be 63V on both. So I guess it is balanced.

ozzy