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   From: petertrei@gmail.com   
      
   On 1/1/2026 4:22 AM, Thomas Koenig wrote:   
   > BCFD 36  schrieb:   
   >   
   >> When we moved into our current house in 1984, the contractor had not yet   
   >> taken out the temporary power hookup that was on an 10x10 post in the   
   >> front yard (sandy patch in reality). I was working on something next to   
   >> the power pole, plugged in my electric drill, and pulled the trigger.   
   >> Blue sparks shot out the vent holes about a foot in all directions.   
   >>   
   >> After changing my pants, I determined that the contractor had wired the   
   >> 220v into a standard 120v socket. I had some uncharitable thoughts about   
   >> him and his ancestors.   
   >   
   > What is 220 V used for in the US (assuming that this took place   
   > there)?  I assume it would be 220 V/60 Hz?   
   >   
   Stoves and clothes driers are the most common uses in domestic settings.   
   My EV charger is also on a 220 line.   
      
   The US '220v' outlets are apparently of some half-assed variety   
   compared the the European ones, due to some mummmery with 3 phase   
   power I don't fully understand.   
      
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