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> but we can redesign circuits to use higher voltages Rings circuits[0], popular in the uk due to post-wwii copper shortages, use less wiring than the typical
by dmm 4y ago
> but we can redesign circuits to use higher voltages
Rings circuits[0], popular in the uk due to post-wwii copper shortages, use less wiring than the typical radial circuits. Wikipedia says about 25% less?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_circuit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_circuit
- aidenn0 4y agoThe US allows sharing a neutral line between two circuits, which also saves copper