Funny -- up here in the blue states, we're billed by the kilowatt-hour.
10 amps at 240 V cost the same as 20 amps at 120 V. I don't think
they're smart enough to charge for unbalanced current in the two 120 V
legs. :-)
73, Martin AA6E
--- Scott / W4PJ <w4pj@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Costs less on your electric bill too.
>
> PEACE
> Scott / W4PJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> 110 vs 240
>
>
> > The only reason, seems to me, is that on 240 V, you will draw half
> the
> > current, and you will experience less voltage droop and I2R power
> loss.
> > This may give you a little extra power on peaks and a little less
> > distortion. Maybe less dimming of lights on some circuits in your
> > house, too!
> >
> > Let's see what others have to say.
> >
> > 73, Martin AA6E
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