[Shop-talk] 110vac outlet question

[Karl Vacek]

Small slot (hot) and ground should be the same as small slot (hot) to large 
slot (neutral).  Neutral to ground may show a couple of volts if there's a 
load on the line, higher depending on the amperage of that load and distance 
from the panel.  Even if there's no load, a small voltage is induced into 
the neutral, but it may not be detectable unless you have a sensitive 
digital voltmeter.  If there's a big voltage with no load, check that your 
neutral is indeed attached at the panel.

No doubt Randall will explain far more  ;-)

Karl




> When metering a 110vac outlet I understand when you meter across the two 
> spade
> slots(on the receptacle it self) you should see around 115vac, but what 
> are
> acceptable voltages across the large slot and ground and across the small 
> slot
> and ground?
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
>
> Frank V.
> Loomis, Ca.
> rustymetal at sbcglobal.net