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   Re: Energy Efficiency and 5V/12V Devices   
   15 Dec 15 11:41:29   
   
   From: null@void.com   
      
   On 12/15/2015 12:08 AM, nish wrote:   
   >   
   > But how do I explain that some equipment is specified as   
   > being 230V single phase, if the distribution system for single phase is   
   > 240V?   
      
   They are nominal voltages. Power supply to the building is 240V. After   
   voltage drop in the wiring, 230V may make it to the equipment.   
      
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