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Like anything in life....It all depends. The factors that determine the voltage at an outlet are generally two fold: 1) how far the outlet is from the mains entrance of a house and 2) how much power is being drawn on the circuit the outlet is on. Higher current(power) will reduce the voltage at the end of a circuit. Basic Ohms law.
108 volts does seem to be significantly lower than normal. Typical house voltages are 120 vac and with some drops allows it might be a few volts lower. It also depends on how far the transformer is from your house. It is possible that the transformer has a significant load on it(e.g. drawing more power than it is designed for) and that will have an effect on the final voltage. You should measure other outlets to see if they are similar in voltage. If so, it is most likely the supplier. Just one other thing to check is another meter. Could it be that your meter is faulty(e.g. needs a battery replaced)?
Also, it depends on the country that you are in. US voltages are typically 120 vac or 240 vac for general home use. Industrial use will generally be 277 vac and higher ranging up to 480 vac for mid sized installations. These are generally 3 phase versus single phase for home use. In some cases homes will use what is called 2 phase. In general all voltages delivered to homes are measured from "Neutral" to line. This translates into 120 vac. If there is a transformer that has 2 phase capability on the distribution pole they generally bring in another phase which is 180 degrees out of phase with the original 120 volts and thereby making it 240 volts phase to phase.
Europe(in general) uses 230 vac but last I heard is being standardized to 240 vac. Some countries, such as Japan use 100/200 vac as standard home voltages.
What else can I help you with?
An electric clothes dryer has a resistance of 16 ohms It draws 15 A of current What is the voltage in volts of the wall outlet that it is plugged into?
We know that Voltage = Current x Resistance, so if E = I x R, then E = 20 x 12 = 240 volts, and the dryer must be plugged into a 240 volt outlet.
Can you add a 110 outlet from one leg of the 220 wiring?
Yes but I would not advise it. Get 110 volts somewhere else.
Does a 208 volt outlet need a neutral?
No a 208 volt outlet does not need a neutral. 208 volts is the line voltage between any two legs of a three phase 208 volt system.
How much electricity in a standard outlet?
In North America 120 volts, in the UK and Europe 240 volts.
How much voltage is required to force 3 amperes through a resistance of 36 ohms?
The voltage is 3 x 36 or 108 volts.
Can an appliance that is 115 volts 15 amps be plugged into a normal household electrical outlet in the untied states?
Yes, the appliance can be plugged into a normal household electrical outlet in the United States since such outlets typically provide 120 volts. Ensure that the outlet is on its own circuit to avoid overloading it with other devices, which can cause tripping the circuit breaker.
Why does your electrical outlet read 44 volts?
A reading of 44 volts at an electrical outlet could indicate an issue with the wiring or a faulty connection. It is not a normal or safe voltage level for typical household outlets, which should be 120 volts for North America. It's recommended to have an electrician check the outlet to avoid potential hazards.
Can you plug a 100 volt power tool into a 110 volt outlet?
Never heard of a power tool that runs on 100 volts AC. It would have to be 108 to 120 volts or 220 to 240 volts. It will work on the 120 volt outlet if is it 60 hertz in the U.S. or 50 Hrtz in some other countries. If it is 50 Hrtz then do not use it in the U.S. without a converter.
What is the potential difference of 12 and 120 volts?
The potential difference of 120 volts and 12 volts is 108 volts.
How many volts in a standard household outlet?
In the US a general purpose receptacle outlet would be 120 volts; England 240 volts, France 115 volts, Libya 127 volts, Okinawa 100 volts, Tanzania 230 volts . . .; all depends on where your house is.
What is the recommended voltage for a dryer outlet?
The recommended voltage for a dryer outlet is 240 volts.
How do you get 240 volts out of a 110 outlet?
You would have to run new wires to obtain 240 volts or use a step-up transformer.
How many volts are in a duplex?
A duplex outlet is 115vac.
How many total hot termanals are there on a normal outlet plug?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.Need to know the voltage of the outlet plug. On a 120 volts outlet there is one hot terminal and on a 240 volt outlet there are two hot terminals.
Can you plug a 115V appliance into a 110V outlet?
Yes you can safely do this. Most appliances that are marked 115 volts will operate on outlet between 110 and 120 volts safely.
How do you convert 110 volt outlet to 115 or is there an adapter?
There is no need to convert a 110-volt outlet to 115 volts as they are essentially the same. The slight variation is within the normal tolerance range for electrical systems. If you need to use a device that requires 115 volts, you can safely plug it into a 110-volt outlet without the need for an adapter.
What is the standard voltage requirement for a dryer outlet?
The standard voltage requirement for a dryer outlet is 240 volts.
