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Re: Wireless home LAN - WiFi vs Bluetooth?



 Matthew writes:
> In the US most 240V outlets are 3 phase...

They are 240 V center-tap grounded.  That is what is provisioned to most
residences in the USA, usually from a single-phase transformer on a pole
(or on a pad if distribution is underground).  120 V branch circuits are
distributed equally between the two 120 V lines in the breaker panel.
Electricians incorrectly refer two the two 120 V lines as phases and the
grounded conductor as the neutral.

Three phase is perfectly legal if you are willing to pay for it,
though.  
-- 
John Hasler 
jhasler@newsguy.com
Elmwood, WI USA


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