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The answer to this question depends entirely on where you live. All voltages quoted are 'nominal', or 'named', voltages and not the actual voltage as you would measure it with a voltmeter. National regulations stipulate how much these nominal voltages may vary.

For example, in the UK, the nominal voltage is 230 V, and the allowable variation is between -6% and +10%. So, the maximum (actual) allowable voltage is 253 V.

In some residences, e.g. Cyprus, a three-phase supply is common for residences, in which case the maximum nominal line-voltage is 400 V, with a nominal phase-voltageis 230 V.

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