Small slot (hot) and ground should be the same as small slot (hot) to large
slot (neutral). Neutral to ground may show a couple of volts if there's a
load on the line, higher depending on the amperage of that load and distance
from the panel. Even if there's no load, a small voltage is induced into
the neutral, but it may not be detectable unless you have a sensitive
digital voltmeter. If there's a big voltage with no load, check that your
neutral is indeed attached at the panel.
No doubt Randall will explain far more ;-)
Karl
> When metering a 110vac outlet I understand when you meter across the two
> spade
> slots(on the receptacle it self) you should see around 115vac, but what
> are
> acceptable voltages across the large slot and ground and across the small
> slot
> and ground?
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
>
> Frank V.
> Loomis, Ca.
> rustymetal@sbcglobal.net
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