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zazzersmel t1_j1jxneq wrote

Reply to comment by RulerOfTheRest in Power seems to be running at 75%. Grid issue or am I overloading my home? by RJT_RVA

yeah electricity can travel from the live leg to the dead leg over your 220v appliances that use both legs. not good for them at all.

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amullen17 t1_j1l3q7v wrote

*240

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Vapid_Ingenue t1_j1lib7r wrote

You're both right. And if anyone wants to put *250 they'll be right too

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amullen17 t1_j1nhr6j wrote

220V is incorrect. The power company provides two hot ‘legs’ or wires (both 120V) and a neutral for a standard residential service. These two combine to make 240V. Your large appliances such as dryer, HVAC, and stove all run off of 240V. 220 volts is simply not enough voltage to run these appliances. So no, 220V is not correct.

Source: I work in the industry.

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Vapid_Ingenue t1_j1njpeb wrote

Thanks! Maybe one day I can grow up to be as knowledgeable as you!

Merry Christmas!

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amullen17 t1_j1nvphb wrote

LOL just passing on a thing or two I’ve learned over the years. Merry Christmas to you as well!

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