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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 12:15 pm
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Originally Posted by kanebear
But it's not uncommon for voltage to run quite far above where it should be. I've seen observed instances of 135 volts here in the US when it should be 110.
I just plugged my Kill-A-Watt into the outlet here in Chicago. I'm currently getting 122.5 volts.

Though I think the US nominal voltage is 120 V.

http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm
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