Date   : Fri, 07 Jun 1985 12:33:00 MDT
From   : Keith Petersen <W8SDZ@SIMTEL20.ARPA>
Subject: power supply protectors.

Old houses frequently suffer from loose connections in the fusebox.
If the neutrals are loose, you'll have wildly fluctuating voltages on
your 110 volt circuits.  A friend once found 140 volts on one of his
outlets.  After tightening the neutrals it returned to normal.

Turn off the main breaker so there is no power, then carefully tighten
all screws with an INSULATED screwdriver.  DANGER!!! the 220 feed is
still hot.  If you're not comfortable working with hot circuits, leave
it alone!  Get an electrician.

--Keith