Yes, a 20 VAC drop is something that would cause me to look at the 
wiring carefully.
If the receptacles are wired using the "backstab" holes rather then 
having the wires secured under the screws, that is a possible cause, as 
are loose screws in the receptacles.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/16/2011 1:04 PM, Lew Phelps K6LMP wrote:
> Phil, the 20 VAC drop that you describe for a 15 amp draw on a 120 VAC 
> circuit strongly suggests that something is wrong with the wiring.
>
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