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Normally, yes. Most of the times, the 230 volt will be transformed down a number of times for much lower operating voltages. The extra 10 volt divided by that number is usually negligible. Actually, the voltage fluctuates quite a lot, and your equipment is build with this in mind. The old 220 standard was ± 10%, where 230 is well below the upper limit.

The higher voltages we use (230 V and up) is for transportation of power. High voltage

at a constant effect means fewer amperes, which means (a lot) less loss in transmission lines.

The 230 volt is a compromise between the Britain (240) and continental Europe (220)

when the two power grids were united.

For more info, see link Electricity Standardizaton

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