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14-08-07, 10:13 PM
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electrical surges in receptacles
Several receptacles are having surges in my house. For example, when using a hairdryer the speed of the dryer will change to very low blowing and then back to the regular high speed. I have tested several different receptacle and many do the same thing. The existing receptacles are about 20 years old. Some barely hold a plug in. Would replacing the receptacles do the trick or should I be worried about a more serious electrical problem.
06-10-07, 12:00 AM
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Re: electrical surges in receptacles
If your recepticals are 20 years old then the wiring behinf could possibly be even older. Would suggest getting a periodic inspection to check the installation. Better safe than sorry. Sounds like bad connections or possible insulation breakdown.
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