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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by rootusrootus on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @03:18PM (#34344030)
No. US homes run on 240V, not 120, and not 115 * 2. We provide a center-tap neutral so you can split the single phase 240V if you desire. And we do exactly that for many smaller circuits, including the majority of wall sockets.
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