Wall Outlet AC Voltage Fluctuation - Need Advice - kevb

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Wall Outlet AC Voltage Fluctuation - Need Advice

Hello all,
I am having issues with my AC line voltage. During each day it can fluctuate from 112V to 129V at different times. I live out in the country several miles away from any town. I had a low voltage problem fixed last year (102V-106V), and everything was okay for a couple of months. The power company says that the range is within tolerances.
I decided to look around for something inexpensive to stabilize or regulate the voltage. I looked at the Tripp Lite LC-1800/2400 units, but their tolerances are set to boost at 112V and lower at 128V, so that is not really a solution.
Are there any other units that can stablize to within a few volts (ie - plus or minus 2%)? Any help would be appreciated....and note that I am looking for something relatively inexpensive (under $250 or so).
Thanks for any advice!

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Topic - Wall Outlet AC Voltage Fluctuation - Need Advice - kevb 17:27:26 12/11/04 (6)

Get on ebay and look for Elgar AC voltage regulators - they work. - Victor Khomenko 07:22:45 12/12/04 (2)

You bought several, eh? Hmmm....... - kevb 07:48:00 12/14/04 (0)

Nevermind how much they cost, do they sound acceptable for audio? - jeromelang 23:58:03 12/13/04 (0)

Re: Wall Outlet AC Voltage Fluctuation - Need Advice - SPARKS 1st 04:55:13 12/12/04 (2)

Re: Wall Outlet AC Voltage Fluctuation - Need Advice - kevb 07:56:55 12/14/04 (1)

How about using a variac? (nt) - La Dolce Vita 03:21:37 12/15/04 (0)

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