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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by hajile on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @03:43PM (#37312873)
You can increase wire size a little and run 20 amps without much trouble.
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Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V? by sleepybrett on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @05:41PM (#37314518)
Yes but most of your house's power outlets are sitting behind a 15amp fuse.
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