Matthew Plummer wrote:
Hello-

In our current home, anytime we turn on an appliance which draws a moderate
amount of current (vacuum cleaner, TV, etc.) there is a brief (.5 sec)
dimming effect throughout the house. This effect is not limited to any one
outlet.

Our house is relatively new (5 year old) and thus meets modern code
standards. Is the problem related to improper wiring of the electrical
panel, or is it just 'normal' drop when turning on a current drawing
appliance?

Thanks in advance.

Matt Plummer

Jeepers. That doesn't sound normal.

We have a 100 amp service and the only time I have noticed the lights
dim is when the a/c unit kicks on in the summer. But, then again we're
not big users of electricity.

Check your breaker box and make sure you have at least 100 amp service.
Heck, being a newer home you probably have more than 100. It just
doesn't seem normal to me that a tv could dim the lights when you turn
it on.

-Felder