Re: How is typical home computer used today?

[Ric Moore <wayward4now@gmail.com>]

On 12/14/2014 04:38 PM, John Hasler wrote:
> berenger.morel writes:
> > In France, the electric network provide 220V to everyone.
>
> In the USA as well.  The normal wall outlets are 110 but 220 is brought
> into the house and used for things like stoves.  The power utility's
> transformer has a 220V secondary with a grounded center tap so that you
> get 220V line to line or 110 from either line to neutral.  110V outlets
> are distributed equally between the two sides so as to balance the load.
> The usual service is 200 amps at 220V so you could run your mainframe.


Not without dimming the lights some. :) Ric



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