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From: Fred N. van Kempen <waltje_at_pdp11.nl>
Date: Wed Jun 4 08:45:01 2003

On Wed, 4 Jun 2003, Ethan Dicks wrote:

> Not sure. There are extensive discussions on this list about that
> very topic. OTOH, I *think* the innards of the 690 are 110V, but the
> power distribution box might want 220. In that case, you can plug the
> CPU into its own 15A circuit and run the rest of the stuff off of a
> different circuit.
>
> > I'm still a bit leary of plugging in a machine that requires that much
> > power.
>
> I can understand that. This stuff wasn't exactly designed for home
> use.

Heh. here, 220VAC _at_ 20A is normal house wiring. Many houses here
are fed with 48A (new) or 60A (old), on three circuits. High power
circuits (dryers, arcos etc) are done on 380VAC (3-phase) here.

My apartment now has the usual 3 220V (60A) circuits, two 380VAC
circuits, and a new 500VAC power line attached to the power stuff
downstairs :)

"Gee, sir... what ARE you going to do here.. would your hobby be
including devices such as electric chairs, perhaps??"

*grin*

:)

--fred
Received on Wed Jun 04 2003 - 08:45:01 BST