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> Here's the sequence of events. By the way, the wire is 12 guage.
>
> 1. Replace old(but working lamppost)
> 2. New lamppost does not light
> 3. Voltage check shows it's pulling about 103 Volts. (voltage drop)
> 4. Assuming I have somehow bent a wire, I dig down(and then back up) to
> find 'virgin' wire.
> 5. Testing virgin wire shows still only 103 Volts!!!!
>
> Bear in mind the old lamppost light worked(I tried hardwiring to the
> wire and it would not light up with the 103 Volts.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated. At this point, I figure I need
> to dig to uncover the old line and maybe find when the voltage drop is
> acceptable.
Did you check the other end of the wire? What is the voltage there?
Wiring in conduit? or direct bury? What kind of wire is it?
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