Re:Why does the USA use 110V and UK use 230-240V?
by timc3 on Tuesday August 29, 2023 @06:36PM
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3 phases is cheaper than single line for delivering a houses power. You can get away with 3 smaller cables than the larger cables needed for 110V or 230V low voltage single phase at a particular amperage.
The cost of termination of 3 phases is insignificant compared to the cost of the rest of an electrical system in a modern home.
The cost of termination of 3 phases is insignificant compared to the cost of the rest of an electrical system in a modern home.
It’s the better system.