Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V?
by hinkley on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @12:35PM
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The last transformer between houses and the grid is 440v three phase. As I understand it the distribution networks all look pretty much the same, it’s only the last mile that differs. And thus consumer electronics.
If you want to run a machine shop, it’s a pain but not impossible to get 440 three phase wired straight through to your business. But consumer “heavy” motors and induction stoves run on two phase 230V.
If you want to run a machine shop, it’s a pain but not impossible to get 440 three phase wired straight through to your business. But consumer “heavy” motors and induction stoves run on two phase 230V.