House wiring? (slightly off-topic)

[patchell]

>
> Humm... how is power distributed to households in the USA? In Sweden I
> think almost all are given a 400 V three-phase with ground wire. The
> zero and protective ground is wired together to the ground wire in the
> meter/distribution central of the household. It would be interesting
> to get somewhat enligthend on how the American setup looks.
>

Oh, MAN, you guys get three phase delivered right to your home?  That does it, I
am moving to Sweden......It would sure make life easier if I had a three phase
power to hook up to stuff I would like to get that runs off of it.  Although, I
know a few tricks if I ever really need to do it in a pinch....

>
> > Global disclaimer:  I know this is different outside the USA, and I know
> > that in the USA there are a huge variety of different service voltages
> > available.  So, understand this does not apply to all.  However, it does
> > describe the normal 240 volt, center-tapped USA single-phase residential
> > delivery standard.
>
> This two-phase system that you got, where is the transition between
> three-phase (distribution network) and two-phase occur?
>
> Cheers,
> Magnus

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