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tgsovlerkhgsel
on Feb 7, 2025
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The origins of 60-Hz as a power frequency (1997)
You need the same thickness of wire for 10A regardless of which voltage you have. So with 230V, your 10A wire will let you draw 2.3 kW while someone with 120V and 15A wire would only get 1.8 kW
and
pay more for the wiring.
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