[geeks] New Intel Atom-based barebones system

[Jonathan Carter (highvoltage)]

Hi Jonathan

Jonathan Groll wrote:
> The electricity supply is meant to be 220/230 volts AC 50 HZ, with the
> exception of Pretoria (230 V?) and Port Elizabeth (200/250 V). I've
> measured as low as 216 V at home (Cape Town).

I've seen that happen in Cape Town too before.

> Are other countries homogenous? Also (conspiracy theory time) don't
> power companies make more money if they give you 240 instead of 230V?

I'm in Midrand at the moment and we've had some serious power problems
during the week. Aparently the power dipped to even below 200V at some
stage.

-Jonathan