Saved by pressure switch

hvacfreak

I've posted about my new Amtrol digital pressure switch ( well system ) recently , but check this out...

I went to use some water yesterday afternoon , (after laundry , showers , dishwasher ) , the water barely dribbled from the faucet. So , I go down to the pressure switch and it is displaying " E3 " error. So , I check the paper and E3 is " improper voltage ". My first thought was that I had a loose connection or something , so I grabbed my meter and checked voltage , it read 275 volts . I used a second meter to confirm that I had 275 volts being supplied from the power company. Wall outlets read 138 volts.

I called the power company and reported my findings. I checked neighbors houses on each side of me , each was ok. The linesman traced the problem back to the transformer at the street. He called for the new transformer and a second truck , they changed it out in 15 minutes ( and were happy that they were working on double holiday time ).

I'm not sure if any damage was done to electrical devices in my house , or what might have happened if the over-voltage continued. I think that pressure switch may have saved me alot of grief.

David Sutton_6

now thats very intresting

Mike thats a great catch.Good thing you looked into it.had a custermer had his line from the pole wear thru and sent 220 volts back up the ground and fried just about everything in his house.

To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

hvacfreak

link

http://www.amtrol.com/amtrolr.htm

I'll never be without one of these for sure. I have sworn off those little grey boxes forever .