What type of current is used in homes?

Answer 1

Both ac and dc current are used in our homes. But only low frequency (50 or 60 Hz) ac current is furnished by the power company. Electrical devices in our homes that require dc current usually have built in ac to dc rectifiers. we get electricity into home from main power supply as AC current.according to our electrinic devices select what type of current is suitable for it.for example,Ac power supply used to Tetevision,computers etc.Inside the devices,AC current convert into DC current.

Answer 2

In the walls its AC.

Residential is normally AC supply, Schools etc can use both AC and DC based on the equipment used , supply to machinery etc for heating pumps and high usage machines and industry is normally three phase

Answer 3

Alternating current (AC) is the type of current predominantly used in homes for powering a wide range of electrical appliances and devices due to its ability to be easily converted to different voltage levels and its efficient distribution over long distances.

Answer 4

If your question pertains to the United States, the answer is "AC" or "alternating current".

Answer 5

Alternating electrical current is usually used in household.

Answer 6

Alternating Current (AC) used in U.S. homes is 60 Hz sine wave with voltage between 110 and 120 volts.

Answer 7

AC - Alternating Current - 110v to 240v.