RE: Re: [OT] : wiring sockets ??

["Hawes,Timothy Edward \(GEG\)" <haweste@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Measure at the CU, yes. But then also measure at each outlet where you
have something plugged in. The furthest physical socket may not report
the biggest drop as, depending on where your devices are plugged in, the
current around the ring will vary. Voltage drop depends on length, as
well as the current drawn (high current, big volts drop).

Cheers,

Tim.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Marcus Warrington
>
> Mmmm.. interesting. My leccy bills have always seemed very
> high and I wonder if the spark who rewired our house used
> very long runs and our house now drinks electricity for fun ?
>
> How would someone measure this voltage drop ? Presumably
> measure the volts at the consumer unit trip switch and then
> measure at the furthest plug socket ?
>
> Marcus