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In Europe, 230 V is the normal domestic supply whereas in the US it is 120 V. For an appliance of a certain power rating, the current taken will be inversely related to the voltage, by Ohm's Law, ie power = volts x amps. So the current at 230 V will be in the ratio 120/230 of that taken at 120 V

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