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Re:Con Ed can’t explain what caused the Manhattan blackout by Glawen on Monday July 15, 2019 @07:48AM (#20439903)
Isn't 120v the norm in the US ? In France, every home has a three phase 400V coming from the utility, then you choose if you want single phase or three phase in your home.
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Re:Con Ed can’t explain what caused the Manhattan blackout by frosted-flakes on Monday July 15, 2019 @09:19AM (#20440495)
In 240 V split phase, each phase is 120 V.
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