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Actually, at least in Sweden, 3-phase 380/400V is available in most homes for power-hungry things like electric stoves, water heaters, etc. I've never seen this
by lutorm 16y ago
Actually, at least in Sweden, 3-phase 380/400V is available in most homes for power-hungry things like electric stoves, water heaters, etc. I've never seen this in the U.S, so combined with the lower voltage, you need really thick wires to support the 20+A you need to run a 2500W stove. Seems like a waste of copper. I wonder if the U.S. resistive losses are noticeably larger than in Europe. Certainly you notice extension cords for things like vacuum cleaners get very warm in the U.S.
- dmm 16y agoIn the USA dryers and electric stoves are connected to 240V, and use different plugs. I have never seen an electric dryer that operates from 120V.
- billswift 16y agoRanges are 240V and 50 Amps; clothes dryers are 240 V and 30 Amps. Both have 3 prong plugs that are much larger than 120 V outlets, the dryer plug has an L-shaped prong so it can't be inserted into a range outlet. (The reason you don't want the dryer plugged into a range outlet, is the internal wiring is inadequate for 50 amp loads, and can burn out without tripping the 50 amp breaker on range circuits.)