16-Jun-2015, 05:34
Completeluxury,
No, we can't switch voltages. I think that MusicFirst has had some custom wiring done to allow the outlets in his listening room to be either 120 or 240 volts. That is specialized work, and not at all standard. But, I believe the wiring into our houses comes as 240, but is split into two, 120 V feeds. The regular house wiring is 120 but we have a few circuits that are set to 220 - 240V; these are for electric ovens (cookers), some washing machines, and some electric heating systems.
But you are correct; we would be at 60 hz regardless of voltage. Again, its all magic to me.
Given that I can't tell an electron from an electric toaster oven, I should not even be part of this discussion. However, knowing nothing allows me to have a strong opinion, unencumbered by facts. I do, however, test 9 volt batteries by the tongue-on-the-termials method..... seems a reliable enough method for batteries, and I am just savvy enough not to try the same method on the wall sockets.
No, we can't switch voltages. I think that MusicFirst has had some custom wiring done to allow the outlets in his listening room to be either 120 or 240 volts. That is specialized work, and not at all standard. But, I believe the wiring into our houses comes as 240, but is split into two, 120 V feeds. The regular house wiring is 120 but we have a few circuits that are set to 220 - 240V; these are for electric ovens (cookers), some washing machines, and some electric heating systems.
But you are correct; we would be at 60 hz regardless of voltage. Again, its all magic to me.
Given that I can't tell an electron from an electric toaster oven, I should not even be part of this discussion. However, knowing nothing allows me to have a strong opinion, unencumbered by facts. I do, however, test 9 volt batteries by the tongue-on-the-termials method..... seems a reliable enough method for batteries, and I am just savvy enough not to try the same method on the wall sockets.
Damon
Powernode, NAD M32, Cambridge CD transport, Analysis Plus, Nordost, iFi Nova, CSS Criton 1TDX, KEF C62
Vancouver, Canada
