Difference between revisions of "Brownout"
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Revision as of 15:38, October 5, 2007
A controlled power reduction in which the utility decreases the voltage on the power lines, so customers receive weaker electric current. Brownouts can be used if total power demand exceeds the maximum available supply. The typical household does not notice the difference.[1]