electrical - Unexpected voltage with switch turned off - Home ...
I am doing some work on a ceiling light and I notice that, even though the light-switch is off, my voltage tester shows voltage present. Answers to other questions (below) explain about phantom vo...
Why do I still read voltage on outlet when I turn off breaker?
Nov 4, 2017 · 1 With AC, you may get phantom voltages as wires pick up signal from other wires adjacent to them. When measuring power circuits, a low impedance multimeter is often used. This …
Outlet with power won't supply power to anything plugged in
Apr 1, 2018 · Today we came back from church and our bedroom outlet did not supply power to the tv or cable box. Breakers were fine but reset. Power tester (stick like unit that sticks into the slot and buzzes)
Why is there still voltage in my wires when the breaker is off?
Feb 15, 2021 · Proof the breaker worked all the lights went out. Phantom voltage is a voltage and depending on several factors it may be 120v but there is no current potential thus the lights are out. …
electrical - LED lights with a dim light in open circuit - Home ...
Mar 19, 2019 · As mentioned above, the cause is phantom (ghost) voltage most likely caused by using a twin active cable from the light to the switch. This can be fixed by either by replacing the cable with …
Mini-split AC unit consuming electric power when off
Feb 2, 2021 · I have discovered that my recently installed mini-split is still consuming electric power when it is turned off. This is a 12k BTU cooling only TGM mini-split inverter. I noticed that it seemed t...
electrical - Three way switch circuit leaking voltage - Home ...
Jul 30, 2020 · Phantom voltage is leaking voltage through the insulation of The wires, it could be fine for 200 years or it could eventually hit a ground and short the breaker. It is best to have an electrician …
Why am I measuring 16 volts on a wire that should be at 0 volts?
The 16 V is likely an induced/stray/phantom voltage. That power line is "receiving" a voltage just like a radio would, since it is bundled along with a live wire (~120-130 V). The other red wire may be …
electrical - Why does voltage still exists when a circuit is broken by ...
Working in a residential setting, this voltage is likely harmless. Phantom voltages, however, can be lethal when working with distribution lines and other high voltage situations. You may still want to have a …
electrical - Do USB sockets draw power when not in use? - Home ...
Jan 8, 2020 · I would like to replace a couple of electrical outlets in my house with ones that have USB sockets. My concern is that they will continually draw power, even when I don't have a phone …