UK AC Voltage Meter
Monitor your mains voltage
We’ve recently designed a UK mains voltage meter that offers a really simple way to measure your domestic mains voltage. But why is measuring your mains voltage important and why should you care?
Your electricity supplier is obliged by law to deliver 230V +10% -6%, which gives a minimum of 216.2V and a maximum of 253V. Over the last few years we’ve seen a tendency for houses to receive higher mains voltages than the nominal 230V – measurements of over 250V are not uncommon for example, even throughout the daytime when demand tends to be higher.Clearly then it’s worth keeping an eye on your mains voltage and if your voltage exceeds the maximum, there’s a case for contacting your supply company. It’s likely that they will measure your voltage over a 24 hour period and adjust it if it’s above the legal maximum (and of course increase it if it’s below the legal minimum).
There’s no question that high voltages can affect Hi-Fi equipment; amplifiers with large transformers can be noisier and have more hum; the sound can be subjectively harsher and more distorted, equipment can run hotter and you may experience failure of the internal fuses.
Our mains voltage meter is simple to use – just plug it into any spare socket and read the display. You may notice different voltages in different parts of your house and even in different sockets on the same ringmain, so try more than one and compare them. It’s worth monitoring your voltage over a week or so initially, and repeating this monitoring every 6 to 8 weeks to ensure your voltage remains stable.
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Compatibility
The UK AC Voltage Meter is compatible with all UK 13A socket outlets.
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