Distortion on the Power Line

jea48,

If you don't have one, you can pick up used Fluke 43/43B for < $1,000 used on EBAY which is fine for single-phase use. The Fluke 41B is an older unit, but ones in good condition go for <$500 regularly with required accessories. There is even one with a 1 year warranty for $550. They come standard with 1000:1 current probes with BNC connectors. I have hooked up a 10:1 current probe and used one for low power measurement as well.


The 3 phase units are pricey even used.

I was not suggesting for the casual user, more for electricians who want to step up their diagnostic capabilities (if they don't have this already), or helpful EEs. If you need a certification training to interpret the basics of what comes out of those meters, then I probably don't want you touching anything I own.


The "certified" Power Quality Testing designation I have heard of is by the Association of Energy Engineers.  Is that what you mean? You don't have to be terribly qualified to enter their program so it feels like another 3 letter designation so popular on LinkedIn profiles and business cards, but conferring questionable abilities on those holding it. Education is great, but as pointed out in another thread 60% and 90% are often both passing grades.

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Thank you people.  I will chase it down inside the house.  I looked at the box and nothing looks amiss. I did get a wireless meter but the timing is wrong.... My area has power underground so I don't think it could be storm damage.......at least near here.  If i don't find anything inside i will call the power company.   I will tighten the connections at the box and try the cat and mouse inside the house/check GFI sockets/unplug everything etc. after my kid finishes midterms online.  With my luck I will cabbage my wireless......
  There is constant construction around here (North of Seattle). No new ac on my cul se sac. I assume there is more commercial grade computing going on in my neighborhood.  I have my set up on two different breakers and the reading is identical.....there is nothing between my set up and the box......but i guess (as i read here) it is all shared eventually anyway......I will post when i am done and thank you all....
Sean

@heaudio123

Please ignore my troll. I have triggered him and he posts nonsense after many of my posts.

 At least he’s (it’s?) trying other styles of prose than adjectives in triplicate.