[Amps] Re Direct rectification of AC mains to derive the amp, VDD, supply

[Carl]

EU has a 2 wire system, no dedicated 3rd wire neutral and 120V is not used, 
even in homes.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Turner" <dezrat1242 at yahoo.com>
To: "Amps" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Re Direct rectification of AC mains to derive the 
amp,VDD, supply


> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:          (may be snipped)
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> On Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:44:45 +0200, Peter wrote:
>
>>The 240 volt EU supply is a very different animal to the US 120-0-120.
>
> REPLY:
>
> Hello Peter: Could you elaborate on this a bit? I assume the difference is
> how the neutral is used or not used. Is that correct?
>
> In the US the typical wiring is two 120 "hot" wires, a neutral and an 
> earth
> ground. In the proposed power supply, the neutral would not be used at 
> all.
> Just the two 120 hots and the cabinet would be earth grounded.
>
> Thank you,
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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