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RE: IC

"Are the flucuations from the pole the same and at the same rate as flucuations from the wall socket of a house who's power is being shared with furnace, refridgerator, dishwasher, washing machine, flourescent lights etc.?"

It is the incoming service to your residence that is the issue although the appliances will add a great deal of noise onto your line.

"What is the greatest cause of AC flucuations?"

The greatest cause is the sheer number of homes/businesses that share your line.

"Does every homes AC power flucuate to the point of it being audible in a Sound System?"

Usually equipment that does not employ a motor will function just fine but once U have heard that equipment powered from a true AC regenerator, the effects of your line voltage flucuations/noise are laid bare. Those with motors also benefit from AC regeneration as the motor speed is greatly stabilized....especially AC motors.

"Do components have built in regulators and capacitors to minimize the effects of flucuating AC current?"

Yes but I will refer U to my answer to your previous question.

"Is there a way to test AC flucuations ie via a RatShack device?"

Um no. One needs to employ a digital O-scope to really "see" whats going on with regards to line voltage flucuations/noise. Generally a DVM is not sensitive enough nor has the resolution.


Cheers,

~kenster

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