[Boatanchors] More question on US AC voltage

Paul Manuel k4pdm at yahoo.com
Fri Feb 10 12:51:57 EST 2006


> Your conclusion however is correct that increase the voltage, increase
> the power and get more revenue.

I do not believe this is correct. The devices in our homes draw a set
amount of power, measured in watts, to function. Our electric bill is
based on kilwatts times hours, so the bill would not vary.

With a higher voltage, we would simply draw less current from the line:
Watts= Volts X Amps
Raise the voltage, lower the amperage (current draw,) but the
kilowatt-hours stay the same.

73,
Paul K4PDM


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