Why are there different electricity standards..?

[imported_goku]

I'm just wondering why there are different standards for electricity across the world, why can't it just be universal? Any particular reason? IIRC isn't 220V better than 110?

 

[compnovice]

Because we can...

 

[KingofCamelot]

Why are there standards for anything? Its not human nature to agree on things.

 

[jarfykk]

Systems were developed at different times, often with different technology being available. Conceivably people could all change, but then those countries not on whatever is being changed to would have to buy all new applicances and whatnot, or a converter. Now it is only a bother for travelers and manufacturers.

 

[silverpig]

Same reason the brits drive on the wrong side of the road.

 

[imported_goku]

Originally posted by: silverpig
Same reason the brits drive on the wrong side of the road.

Something about carriages and the palace?

 

[Pepsei]

why is it better? is pal also better than ntsc?

 

[TitanDiddly]

I'd rather have low voltage DC be the standard, say 24-48v.

 

[Leper Messiah]

220 is actually better than 110, but we started using that, so we'll stick with it...

 

[Goosemaster]

I find the U.K.'s plugs to be hilarious...

 

[Mickey Eye]

Yes they are huge, but easily rewired and quite safe.

 

[fatty4ksu]

Originally posted by: goku
goku

:thumbsdown:

 

[Leper Messiah]

Originally posted by: fatty4ksu

Originally posted by: goku
goku

:thumbsdown:

TPAD.

 

[fatty4ksu]

Originally posted by: Leper Messiah

Originally posted by: fatty4ksu

Originally posted by: goku
goku

:thumbsdown:

TPAD.

LOL

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: TitanDiddly
I'd rather have low voltage DC be the standard, say 24-48v.

Then we'd need huge wires to carry the increased amperage. No easy way out.

 

[Czar]

Originally posted by: Jeff7

Originally posted by: TitanDiddly
I'd rather have low voltage DC be the standard, say 24-48v.

Then we'd need huge wires to carry the increased amperage. No easy way out.

and more amperage means more danger

 

[mchammer]

Originally posted by: Leper Messiah
220 is actually better than 110, but we started using that, so we'll stick with it...

We have 220 here, its only used for large appliances like water heaters. Doesn't matter for the rest of the house imo

 

[Leper Messiah]

Originally posted by: mchammer

Originally posted by: Leper Messiah
220 is actually better than 110, but we started using that, so we'll stick with it...

We have 220 here, its only used for large appliances like water heaters. Doesn't matter for the rest of the house imo

well, its more effiecent to use a higher voltage and lower amps. safer too.

or is it less effiecent. gah. i've been up too late...

 

[mchammer]

Originally posted by: Leper Messiah

Originally posted by: mchammer

Originally posted by: Leper Messiah
220 is actually better than 110, but we started using that, so we'll stick with it...

We have 220 here, its only used for large appliances like water heaters. Doesn't matter for the rest of the house imo

well, its more effiecent to use a higher voltage and lower amps. safer too.

or is it less effiecent. gah. i've been up too late...

Efficiency is the same, wires can be thinner, doesn't matter in a home cause wires ok size already, a bit more dangerous too.

 

[Snapster]

Originally posted by: silverpig
Same reason the brits drive on the wrong side of the road.

Two right handed swordsman.

 

[Leper Messiah]

Originally posted by: Snapster

Originally posted by: silverpig
Same reason the brits drive on the wrong side of the road.

Two right handed swordsman.

auto jousting?

 

[fatty4ksu]

Originally posted by: Leper Messiah

Originally posted by: Snapster

Originally posted by: silverpig
Same reason the brits drive on the wrong side of the road.

Two right handed swordsman.

auto jousting?

lol? :thumbsdown:

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: fatty4ksu

Originally posted by: Leper Messiah

Originally posted by: Snapster

Originally posted by: silverpig
Same reason the brits drive on the wrong side of the road.

Two right handed swordsman.

auto jousting?

lol? :thumbsdown:

STFU NOOB

 

[Snapster]

Originally posted by: dighn

Originally posted by: fatty4ksu

Originally posted by: Leper Messiah

Originally posted by: Snapster

Originally posted by: silverpig
Same reason the brits drive on the wrong side of the road.

Two right handed swordsman.

auto jousting?

lol? :thumbsdown:

STFU NOOB

When two right handed swordsmen are fighting they stand slightly to the left of middle because it's easier to strike the opponent, hence being on the left hand side.