[rescue] The HP D250

[Robert F. Schaefer]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lionel Peterson" <lionel4287 at yahoo.com>
To: "The Rescue List" <rescue at sunhelp.org>
Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 8:56 PM
Subject: Re: [rescue] The HP D250


> --- James <james at jdfogg.com> wrote:
> > You would be far better off giving it the power it wants. It will be
> > cheaper in the long run and very little time invested. For a shortcut
>
> Out of ignorance, what is the difference between, say 22 Amps at 110
> Volts  and 11 Amps at 220 Volts?

(Effectively) none.  You save on the size of the wires used, and a regular
house-type electric service will be better balanced if you use 220V, but the
breakers cost a little more.

>
> With my simple W = V * A formula, the KW/H comes out the same... is
> there an efficiency factor with using "the other voltage" (either way)?
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> =====
> Lionel

Bob