I'm working on the electric in the barn. I'm running new 14/2 romex into the existing panel which is modern components as of '92 or later. It's 120 volt service into a 50 amp main.
What I'm trying to accomplish is installing new electronic low wattage ballasts over my work bench through a standard light switch. The issue isn't as simple as the light doesn't turn on, what's happening is that when I turn the switch on, the voltage drops to 3. Before its turned on but with the new dedicated breaker on, I'm getting about 119 volts but once the actual switch is on, everything reads 3. In the panel and at the switch.
It does this in other places in the barn too. There are a number of outlets that can't be used currently (see what I did there? "Currently"?) because the voltage drops.
Anyone able to trouble shoot? Thanks fellas!
What I'm trying to accomplish is installing new electronic low wattage ballasts over my work bench through a standard light switch. The issue isn't as simple as the light doesn't turn on, what's happening is that when I turn the switch on, the voltage drops to 3. Before its turned on but with the new dedicated breaker on, I'm getting about 119 volts but once the actual switch is on, everything reads 3. In the panel and at the switch.
It does this in other places in the barn too. There are a number of outlets that can't be used currently (see what I did there? "Currently"?) because the voltage drops.
Anyone able to trouble shoot? Thanks fellas!