2006-11-28 20:52:06 · 17 answers · asked by edwin h 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
It depends upon what country you live. It's cheaper when
you don't have to invest in a voltage converter. ;-)
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2006-11-29 13:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is more efficient to distribute power using a higher voltage. The equation is: Power = voltage X amps. You can see from this equation that for a fixed power (which is work being done) that as you change voltage, amps vary inversely. Higher voltage, less amps which means smaller wire size. Also, there is less loss with less amps, and in a factory, these losses would be staggering. This why they use 480volts and higher. The only down side is the increased risk of electrocution.
2006-11-29 07:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by scott p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No difference at all Power wise as the demand for a particular item would still be the same.
For instance 220 volts @10 Amps = 2.2 KW
110 volts would need 20 Amps to give the same power so......
110 volts @ 20 Amps = 2.2 KW.
I hope this answers your question.
I assume you are in the USA
2006-11-28 21:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by robert22061954 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
110v is cheaper than 220v
its clear from the fromula :
P = V . I
POWER = Voltage . Current
Ur Question is incomplete If ur asking abt Electronics Product both 110 and 220v products are of same price There are some Equipments which hav a selector for both 110v and 220v.....
2006-11-28 21:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by integral_op 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The same, depending what your kwh charge rate is. You pay for power/energy not the voltage of the supply.
John stick to your US site for electrical questions, the UK has 240v single phase supply, our 3 phase is 380/440 volts, NO domestic premises have more than one phase except for very large electric heating loads. Neither do we have #10 gauge wire etc./grounds, receptacles, 2 pin plugs or black and white conductors!!
2006-11-28 21:05:54 · answer #5 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some electrical stuff is cheaper in 110v cause of the country is manufactored in, units depend on where they are made and used, but with voltage terms both are the same just one wont kill u quicker than the other with a shock,
2006-12-01 08:10:58 · answer #6 · answered by tel922001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
110 is cheaper. It is not nearly as reliable. Being an American in Germany I always try to find dual voltage. That ensures that i can use my item anywhere in the world.
2006-11-28 20:59:02 · answer #7 · answered by ngu91181 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
makes no difference it depends soley on the amp draw of the appliance being used actually a math equaition to figure out how much wattage being used by the appiance if you know how much voltage is coming in divide it by the amperage and you have the wattage
2006-11-30 12:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by jeremylippens 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The frequency is way less of a topic then the voltage yet i won't garrantee that it will no longer injury your recorder for the long-term. For a short volume of time, it could be ok.
2016-12-14 08:49:17 · answer #9 · answered by shoaf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No difference, the Americans use 110V because it's cheaper to distribute (bigger country an' all).
2006-11-28 21:02:29 · answer #10 · answered by BlackRockCityRFC 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋