Electrical – 240 volt house wiring, 130 volts on one leg and 112 volts on the other

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In my folks old farm house, at the panels main input from outside.
L1 is 130v.
L2 is 112v.
When a load is applied both legs down voltage, allot! Anywhere from 10 to 20v.

The wires running from the pole outside to the house are old and exposed.

Could the old wires cause the difference between L1 and L2?
If so please explain why/how?

Thank you in advance for any input I can receive!!!

Best Answer

Sounds like you might have a bad neutral. Contact the utility, and have them check it. This is a dangerous situation, that need immediate attention.

Voltage swings can wreak havoc on sensitive electronics, so you may want to use UPS to protect them.