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Guess that’s what threw me off. 240v is what our electric (non-gas) appliances use in the States, 380v sounded like it could be commercial-style equipment or something

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Kecessa@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago
Correct, it exists for commercial applications but sometimes even the grid where you’re at might not support it (if you’re in a more remote location).

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- Zwiebel@feddit.org ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
  It’s the standard for all homes in Germany
  
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  - Kecessa@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago
    Yep, higher voltage is standard in Europe
    
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