110V Electrical Question

[tommu56]

I think you have a neutral problem.
The way it sounds if you are inexperienced with electrical work.
do you have a ac voltmeter?
clamp ac amp meter?

and know how to use them?



tom

 

[blueriver]

I think you have a neutral problem.
The way it sounds if you are inexperienced with electrical work.
do you have a ac voltmeter?
clamp ac amp meter?

and know how to use them?



tom

You got that right I am inexperienced with electrical ... I know where the black wires should be, the nuetral wires and know where they go for 220 ... I have an ac voltmeter with no idea how they work!

 

[tommu56]

The welder doesn't use the neutral that is why I supect that is the problem.

Make a sketch of the lay out and take some pictures of the panels.

how is the shed fed?
from the house?
separate service/meter?

Do you feel comfortable opening the panels and taking some pictures.

tom

 

[blueriver]

The welder doesn't use the neutral that is why I supect that is the problem.

Make a sketch of the lay out and take some pictures of the panels.

how is the shed fed?
from the house?
separate service/meter?

Do you feel comfortable opening the panels and taking some pictures.

tom

The shed has its own meter, fed from the power company with about 12-18" of wire from the meter to the panel.

Yes I am comfortable opening the panel and taking pictures. (In the morning)

 

[tommu56]

The shed has its own meter, fed from the power company with about 12-18" of wire from the meter to the panel.

Yes I am comfortable opening the panel and taking pictures. (In the morning)

do you have access to the meters?
tom

 

[blueriver]

do you have access to the meters?
tom

?? Like can I get into the Meter itself? Or are you asking if I have access to get a different meter?

 

[tommu56]

volt meter and a clamp on amp meter

tom

 

[Willl]

Before pulling the panel cover, I'd be interested in seeing some voltage readings at first and last outlet and if possible, both legs of your 220 outlet (individually).
Readings taken with and without lights on.

 

[Willl]

Is this a sub panel off your house ?

 

[JDgreen227]

Before pulling the panel cover, I'd be interested in seeing some voltage readings at first and last outlet and if possible, both legs of your 220 outlet (individually).
Readings taken with and without lights on.

I'd wonder what kind of a reading he would get from one of those inexpensive outlet testers
that plug in and indicate wiring problems using a series of 3 lights. If an outlet is wired improperly or something is loose that would give a quick indication. Yes. I am a lazy guy when it comes to checking current.