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From: saaf@joker.optics.rochester.edu (Lenny Saaf)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics
Subject: 110/220 v question
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Date: 13 Sep 89 01:59:29 GMT
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I know that in this country most homes receive 2 110 volt AC lines
with different phase and a common line, allowing us to get 110 off
either side or 220 across both.  I know this is called (some number)
phase, but will refrain from guessing to avoid flames.  Is this wiring
scheme also used in 220 volt land?  That is, can homes access 440
volts from their service drop?  I will summarize the responses.

Thanks in advance,
Len 
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