[ale] AMD300 Watt PS

[hbbs at mediaone.net (jeff hubbs)]

Chris Fowler wrote:

 > Thanks,
 >
 > I'm just curious as to why the light dims when HVAC comes on.
 >



Blower motor.  AC motors have a tremendous current dump when they cut on
from a dead stop.  That translates to some degree of voltage drop in the
rest of the house due to various impedances in the rest of the house wiring.

- Jeff






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