> Agreed.  However, I expect that for this room (furthest from garage
> where breaker panel is) that they would put in heavy-enough wire
> so that these effects are minimized.

My house was built in the later 70's and has the breaker box at the back of
the *detached* garage.  Therefore I have runs that are very long.  Virtually
anything that uses an appreciable amount of current (irons, hair dryers,
etc) will cause small (but noticeable) effect on lights that are on the same
circuit just as you described.  Of course I have runs that must consume at
least 200' of wire.  I'm just thankful that it is copper wire.  ;-)

Interesting side note:

Light bulbs near the service entrance burn out much (I really mean VERY
MUCH) more often than bulbs at the far end.  The bulbs at the far end are
used more than the ones closest to the service entrance.  I suppose the wire
resistance limits the peak inrush current to the bulbs preventing them from
burning out as often.

michael brown

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