Power Outage Lights Dim

2 led lights screwed into eifel tower lamps are connected to a surge protector power bar.

Power outage lights dim. When this happens you should call the electric company. Some light flickering outages that last 60 seconds or less are referred to in the power industry as momentary outages while voltage drops not a total loss of power but a reduction in the voltage being delivered to a building are referred to as voltage drops. Due to this lower voltage your lights will dim. Your telephone number in case we need to call you back the problem power completely out lights dimming or flickering etc.

When the power went out these 2 led lights remained on and after about 30 minutes went dim. This power bar is connected to an electrical receptacle that has no ground. It could be whats called a brown out which is where the voltage goes low but not completely out thats called a blackout. If you see the voltage drop there as well that will point to a problem with the power company rather than a problem with your main breaker or panel.

When there is a large current in the wire the voltage will drop. If possible the location and account number shown on the bill. Periodically they would glow again for a while then go dim. Your lights may dim if the wiring in your home is not a large enough gauge.