What voltage are the electrical lines coming into the house?

240 volts
Residential electric service enters the building in two forms, 120 volts and 240 volts. These are nominal numbers, which means that the actual voltage in the house can vary. Often times, 240 volt electric service is referred to as “220”.

What voltage do most circuits have at homes in the US?

Most homes in the United States have 220-240 volt service, which is split into two lines at 110-120 volts, the amount of power that comes through your standard wall outlets. Some heavy-duty equipment like electric stoves and dryers pull from the full 240 volt line. However, most home outlets require far less power.

What are the standard voltages for transmission?

Commonly used transmission voltages are 69 kV and 138 kV. There are also 44 kV, 115 kV, 161 kV, 169 kV, and 230 kV systems. On large utility systems, there are bulk transmission and inter-connection circuits at 345 kV, 500 kV and more recently 765 kV.

Does my house have 220 volt wiring?

Does the home have 220 volt service? If the home was recently built, the answer is almost always yes. If there are two 110 volt wires running to the house, then the house has 220 volt service and appliances, such as dryers and air conditioners.

How much voltage do transmission lines carry?

Transmission voltages usually run between 23,000 volts and 765,000 volts. Compare that to the voltage of your home’s electrical sockets: 120 volts for most outlets, 240 volts for a clothes dryer or stove range. Voltages in your home are enough to kill you, so power lines carry a much greater wallop.

What is the voltage levels of transmission and distribution?

Transmission line carries electricity at a very high voltage that is of about 11000 volts whereas Distribution lines carries electricity at a very low and safe value level that is about 220 volts.