On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:52:59 -0800 (PST), in2dadark
wrote:

I replaced all or my sockets and switches in my home a couple of years
ago. I now have one that has low voltage on my 'analog' votl meter.
Yea I know google groups and an analog voltmeter. I get it...

Anyway. How it that possible? Is there a bad connection up the line of
outlets that would cause it to read 50 volts instead of the normal 115
or 120?

I can think of several possiblities. If you can follow the
wire and see what it is connected to (intentionally or not
intentionally) you likely will find the problem. Be sure to check out
grounds. This could be related to a bad ground.