[Boatanchors] More question on US AC voltage

[James Duffer]

Poor ole George Simon Ohm is probably rolling over in his grave!

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>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