1495 Humbolt Avenue
PO Box 566
Moville, Iowa 51039
712.873.3125 :: 1.800.469.3125
helpdesk@woodburyrec.com
PO Box 566
Moville, Iowa 51039
712.873.3125 :: 1.800.469.3125
helpdesk@woodburyrec.com
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Low Voltage
Low Voltage
Power surges (excessive voltage) can overload or burnout unprotected equipment sometimes damaging or shorten the life of light bulbs and other common electrical devices. Low voltage (brownout/insufficient voltage) will not damage light bulbs and will have no permanent effect on many electrical items. But low voltage can cause motors, transformers and other electrical devices to work harder that can cause overheating and burnout. Either of these conditions may cause the sensitive micro circuitry in some household devices to malfunction and/or be damaged.
Before calling into the Woodbury County REC about low voltage please have the information to answer these questions:
- Are the lights dim and are they staying down?
- Are you experiencing partial power?
- Have you checked your fuses and/or breakers?
- How long have you been experiencing the low voltage?
- Are any of your neighbors experiencing the same problem?