[TenTec] 110 vs 240

[Ariel M. Elam]

In a 120/240 volt single phase service, a competent electrician tries to 
balance the loads so that the two hot service entrance conductors will 
carry equal current. If a 240 volt circuit is added, the balance, good 
or bad, is not changed. In addition to what Martin says, the 240 volt 
receptacle will carry 1/2 the current and will be less likely to heat 
than a 120 volt receptacle. Go with 240 volts.

I left the electrical trade six years ago while senior service 
technician at Amprite Electric in Nashville, TN.

73,
Ariel, K4AAL


Martin AA6E wrote:
> The only reason, seems to me, is that on 240 V, you will draw half the
> current, and you will experience less voltage droop and I2R power loss.
>  This may give you a little extra power on peaks and a little less
> distortion.  Maybe less dimming of lights on some circuits in your
> house, too!
> 
> Let's see what others have to say.
> 
> 73, Martin AA6E
> 
> --- Tim _W1WCI <kb1gfv at arrl.net> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Just added 240 volts to the shack.
>>
>>I am wondering if rewiring my Centaur for 240 volts would change or 
>>improve performance?
>>
>>If so I would love an explanation of the theory behind any
>>improvement 
>>or efficiency.
>>
>>Thanks for any help.
>>
>>73
>>Tim
>>W1WCI
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