[Elecraft] Curiosity Only, somewhat off topic.

[David Dunn]

I noted recently several refs by USA users asking about 240 volt ac power
plugs etc.

Now I have never even been to a 110v  country -  possibly only USA ? -
and
I can see a degree of (shock)  safety offered with that system, but I can
hardly imagine the mass of copper required to carry possibly 200 amps
around the house.   Nevertheless, I just wondered why there seems such
interest in running 240v equipment, presumably via suitable transformer.
                     David VK3DBD/G3SCD.
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