Is 250 VAC too high for my 220 stuff?

Xringer · 11-25-10, 10:57 AM

I checked the AC outlets this morning and got 125VAC..

I think this means that I'm putting 250 volts on my Sanyo Mini-split..

Looking at the label, it seems like Sanyo wants 208 to 230 vac..

The manual says "187 to 253 Available Voltage Range"

So, 250 very close to the top end of the range..

Since this is an inverter unit, and it most likely runs the AC right into diodes, to make DC for the DC motor..?.
Maybe 250vac is making my Sanyo draw a bit too much current.. And use too many watts??

Is 250vac in the normal range, or do I need to call the power company?

What's in your outlets??

Wait a sec! It's Turkey day and everyone on my street us using electric ovens!
So the line voltage should be lower..?. Or did the power company over-compensate?
I'm wondering if my 220 was like 259 at 7:30 this morning??

Thanks,
Rich

11-25-10, 10:57 AM	#1
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Is 250 VAC too high for my 220 stuff? I checked the AC outlets this morning and got 125VAC.. I think this means that I'm putting 250 volts on my Sanyo Mini-split.. Looking at the label, it seems like Sanyo wants 208 to 230 vac.. The manual says "187 to 253 Available Voltage Range" So, 250 very close to the top end of the range.. Since this is an inverter unit, and it most likely runs the AC right into diodes, to make DC for the DC motor..?. Maybe 250vac is making my Sanyo draw a bit too much current.. And use too many watts?? Is 250vac in the normal range, or do I need to call the power company? What's in your outlets?? Wait a sec! It's Turkey day and everyone on my street us using electric ovens! So the line voltage should be lower..?. Or did the power company over-compensate? I'm wondering if my 220 was like 259 at 7:30 this morning?? Thanks, Rich