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Default Motor slowing when electric dryer comes on

On Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:53:01 -0700 (PDT), Laurav
wrote:

On Jun 14, 2:26*pm, Phil Hobbs
wrote:
Do any of your lights become _brighter_ when the dryer turns on? *If so,
you may have a problem with the neutral.


The voltage at the turbine outlet goes up by about 1 volt when the 1
kW microwave goes on. They're on opposite sides of the service. Is
this a significant amount?


It does indicate a problem developing.

?-)