"krrrg" wrote in message
oups.com...
I realize this is a topic covered rather regularly but my problem
doesn't seem to be solved and I'm hoping for new directions.
My house was completed in 2003, i have a substantial light diming
problem that i have had since the house was completed, and investigated
to no avail. While some people say dimming is "normal", ours seems to
be quite dramatic to the point where guests ask "what was that"..The
builder's electrian claims there is nothing wrong, we had the utility
company out and the put their "beast of burden" on the lines and said
the voltage drops were from 121 down to 117 on both lines. We are the
only house on the transformer ( which looks old to me)and the house is
about 250 feet from the pole (underground service)..We subseqently
hired a second electricain who spent five hours trouble shooting,
checking the main panel connections, checking to see if moving breakers
would help without any luck. We did discover a overloaded kitchen light
circuit and the Ac units wired with 10ga wire with 50amp breakers...
I need help...I realize a small flucs in the lighting could be
normal..but this seems to be substantial...we are considering
purchasing a hot tub..but with the dimming I'm not sure it is wise..
Anyone got anything new ...Any ideas?


The electric company doesen't want to spend the money to replace
the feeder, and is bull****ting you. If your electrician knew anything
about the principles of electricity (or was familiar with the games of
the electric company in your area) he could have told you this.

Ted