Bill D
Diamond
- Joined
- Apr 1, 2004
- Location
- Modesto, CA USA
I was wondering in countries that use only 240 volts, without 120 volt service. Common household general service outlets use what size breakers? In the USA most outlets are 120 volt and either 15 or 20 amps. Any 240 outlets are often 30 or 50 amps but are used for bigger loads like stoves and water heaters. I realize the higher voltages allow more power in the same size wire or you could use smaller wire for the same loads. I doubt if European home vacumn cleaners are twice as powerful as USA models.
Bill D.
Modesto, ca USA
Bill D.
Modesto, ca USA