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Ngto
post Nov 25 2011, 07:16 PM

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Can I ask the experts here.

I measured my Wall Power output is around 247W. Most of appliances like Computer PSU is only rated for around 230V usage if I am not mistaken. Is the Wall output almost 250V too high. Will it shorten the lifespan or cause damage to equipment?


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post Nov 26 2011, 12:38 AM

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QUOTE(vMart@lowyat @ Nov 25 2011, 09:04 PM)
Are all the wall sockets in your house measured at around 247v constantly? If yes, my guess is your house probably situated near a TNB substation. Although 247v is on the high side, there's no need to be alarmed as all you might experience are fans runs slightly faster, water heater runs slightly hotter etc. What you really need to take notice is if the measurement at the wall power outlets are on the low side (below 220v). Below are examples that causes low supplied voltage :

1. Wiring too old & degraded.
2. Termination or point of contacts oxidation.
3. Using power extension with low quality copper wiring or steel wiring (rare but exist)
4. Sharing the same power outlet with a high power appliance.

Constant low supplied voltage causes electrical appliances to fail prematurely due to overworked & overheated, wiring to catches fire etc.

Any corrections or additional info from experts are welcome. smile.gif
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First of all sorry for the typo , it's 247V (as you already know). On another outlet it's about 245V.

For the 247V outlet, it will fluctuate slightly +/- some decimals. Sometimes it may go to 246V briefly , sometimes 248V briefly.

Since it's borderline high, I am afraid it may go above 250V sometime when not observing. I have experienced computer Motherboard failure quite often, not sure if the high voltage is the cause. Do you think I should get an AVR to play safe?

Btw, I have also been using an old AVR at another outlet . That AVR got a LED display which gives a reading of 230V constant. But when I plug in the Power Analyzer to the AVR, the reading on the analyzer shows 219-220V. Any idea why the reading is lower than the AVR? Since it's on borderline low is there any danger involved to the equipment plugged into the AVR ?

Thanks for your valuable advice smile.gif

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post Nov 26 2011, 10:31 AM

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QUOTE(vMart@lowyat @ Nov 26 2011, 01:12 AM)
Are all the motherboards that failed came from the same computer or power supply? Normally if supplied voltage is causing problems, the 1st thing that should be affected is the power supplies & not the motherboard. Is there any other electrical appliances that failed frequently?
Anyway if you suspect the culprit is the supplied voltage, an AVR from a good brand/manufacturer will ensure your electrical appliances gets the voltage within spec.
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Mostly the same computer and power supply. Change MB few times but use back Power Supply which was not damaged. The PSU is expensive brand and provides sufficient voltage.

So what do you think about the different readings from the AVR and the Analyzer? I suspect the AVRs in the market are con job.

I tested another AVR (different brand in another room) which is also displaying the 230V in the LED display. But the Analyzer plugged in shows 244-245V.
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post Nov 27 2011, 09:18 AM

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Thanks for your helpful advice.

I had sent the PSU to repair shop to check before, but the technician didn't find any problems.

If two different AVR (supposed to be 230V) shows different readings with the Analyzer (one high , one low) , then I would suspect the AVR are not operating as specified. If it was the fault of the analyzer then it would either show both High or both Low, not one High and One Low smile.gif.

 

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