The electrical lines to a typical house in the UK are 230 V 50 Hz.
Why would you want to do that -where would you obtain a lower voltage supply suitable for supplying a residence.
The average voltage a house outlet will give actually depends on how far of a distance the house is from a transformer on the pole. If the house is fairly close to the transformer, it will probably give around 120 volts. However, if the house is a bit far from the transformer, it will probably give around 107 volts.
IT depends on the voltage that is at the powerlines. Ibelieve the common residential powerline voltage is 2160v and your house is 120/240v
The power runs through electrical circuits that are mapped out by the city.
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260 volts
The transformer provides the electricity at the right voltage for the house. In all countries it makes sense for all the houses to be fed with the same voltage, which simplifies the market for electrical applicances. Most countries use a standard voltage in the range 100-125 v or 220-240 v. The electrical energy has to be transmitted over long distances at a higher voltage unless you want to live next to a generator, so the transformer changes the voltage from a higher voltage like 6600 v to the correct voltage for the house, e.g. 230 v.
240Volts in the USA.
Low voltage is a relative term, as there is no 'level' at which a voltage is rated 'low'. Electrical safety codes define low voltage as circuits that do not require the same protections necessary at higher voltages.
Either 110 v or 220 and 110, depending on how your house is wired.
The fishy smell in your house that seems to be coming from an electrical source could be caused by overheating electrical components or wiring, which can produce a burning or fishy odor. It is important to investigate and address this issue promptly to prevent potential fire hazards.
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This depends on where the power is coming from - and how you are measuring it. If the power is coming from an auxiliary generator, the generator's motor is running too fast. If the power is coming from the electrical company: (a) You might be using a poorly calibrated meter to measure it (you are getting the wrong answer from the meter) OR (b) You have a true problem with your electrical power and need to get either the power company or an electrician in pronto to fix it. If the voltage coming in to your house is TRULY 167 volts, you run the grave risk of damaging things connected to it.
To prevent electrical hazards related to low voltage in a house, safety measures such as using proper wiring, installing ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), avoiding overloading circuits, and regularly inspecting electrical systems should be taken. It is also important to keep electrical appliances and cords in good condition and to avoid using damaged or frayed cords.
A power substation is used to reduce the voltage from high voltage power lines to a voltage that is less dangerous that you can use in a house for example. It is less costly to transmit electrical energy over long distances using high voltage.
House has already come back onto TV to England and it is about 6 episodes through the new series.