[TenTec] 110 vs 240

[Martin AA6E]

Funny -- up here in the blue states, we're billed by the kilowatt-hour.
 10 amps at 240 V cost the same as 20 amps at 120 V. I don't think
they're smart enough to charge for unbalanced current in the two 120 V
legs.  :-)  

73, Martin AA6E

--- Scott / W4PJ <w4pj at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Costs less on your electric bill too.
> 
> PEACE
> Scott / W4PJ
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> 110 vs 240
> 
> 
> > 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
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