$#*%&! Help: Wierd Voltage Readings

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Folks:
I'm going a little nuts and could use some advice. I am building a 2 chassis Aikido preamp and am getting wierd voltage readings from the power supply. In an effort to isolate the problem, I disconnected the 3 transformers from both the incoming 120 VAC line and neutral. In other words, 120 VAC enters the power supply and is not connected to anything at all. Even so, I get the following readings:
120 Line in & Neutral: 120 VAC
120 Line in & Ground: 19 VAC
Neutral & Ground: 5 VAC
I am using a 2-prong plug to provide the 120 VAC to the power supply, so Ground is currently floating. Power is supplied through a GFI plug, which has not tripped (presumably because Ground is floating). All of the components are mounted on a stainless steel platform.
Can anyone offer some sage advice?
Thanks,
Scott

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Topic - $#*%&! Help: Wierd Voltage Readings - SRMcGee 06:10:27 03/19/06 (2)

Re: $#*%&! Help: Wierd Voltage Readings - Jimmy 08:04:03 03/19/06 (0)

Nothing wierd there - Russ57 07:12:38 03/19/06 (1)

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