Basic Electrical
The typical US standard household circuit has an effective voltage of about 120 volts. Some house appliances like a dryer will use 220v.These types of appliances will connect to 220v outlet that is different from a standard household plug.
Please Note: Household circuits are typically 15amps or 20amps.You may find that there are several circuits in typical home. For example, you may find one circuit for the living room, one for kitchen and one for the bathroom.
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