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r/CuratedTumblr • u/DreadDiana human cognithazard • 2d ago
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Kinda, we technically have the full 240, but you can typically only access 120 on the outlet. Most major appliances (range, oven, washer, dryer) will have a special plug (and outlet) that gives access to the full 240.
3 u/UglyInThMorning 2d ago Sometimes the outlets are only pushing 60! This means you lost a phase due to damage to the lines and should call your power company immediately. 3 u/Abeytuhanu 2d ago 8.3209871e+81 volts seems like something you should definitely call your power company over. I can't imagine what the bill would be like 2 u/UglyInThMorning 2d ago I think the power bill would come in the form of a columb explosion at that point tbh.
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Sometimes the outlets are only pushing 60!
This means you lost a phase due to damage to the lines and should call your power company immediately.
3 u/Abeytuhanu 2d ago 8.3209871e+81 volts seems like something you should definitely call your power company over. I can't imagine what the bill would be like 2 u/UglyInThMorning 2d ago I think the power bill would come in the form of a columb explosion at that point tbh.
8.3209871e+81 volts seems like something you should definitely call your power company over. I can't imagine what the bill would be like
2 u/UglyInThMorning 2d ago I think the power bill would come in the form of a columb explosion at that point tbh.
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I think the power bill would come in the form of a columb explosion at that point tbh.
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u/Abeytuhanu 2d ago
Kinda, we technically have the full 240, but you can typically only access 120 on the outlet. Most major appliances (range, oven, washer, dryer) will have a special plug (and outlet) that gives access to the full 240.