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Voltage fluctuations

I recently moved. Along with the new house, I also got fluctuating voltage to my system. This is a problem I have read about in the past but have never experienced. The lowest it has ever dropped is 110v. My biggest power consumers are my power amp, ht receiver, two sub-woofers, and an LCD flat-panel. Can 110v create any problems for my equipment?
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markphd
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I don't think that a constant 110v would be too problematic. The more serious concern is the fluctuation. You don't need to have a catastrophic lighting strike. Even little surges of power are very damaging to electronics over time. You may want to consider a voltage stabilizer. Here's a link you can follow for Monsters', although I am sure you could find others if you prefer.

http://www.monstercable.com/power/
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