110 115 volts

[new_novice]

umm yeah, the US is using 110 volts outlets right?? why is it then that the PSU has 115 on the switch on the back??

 

[timmyqwest]

actually the US standard is 120volts...

 

[new_novice]

hmm, really... I didn't know that lol (damn ignorant), got any linkies to any of the official words.??

edit never mind I found it... thanks

for those interested

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/hsehld2.html

 

[DarkJediSleikas]

The reason for the discrepancy is that the line voltage isn't always exactly one value. Typcially, it will vary between 110Vrms and 120Vrms. The exact value depends on many factors, including distance from boosting station, line load, and so on.

 

[Zerileous]

iv always wondered aobut the relations of volts and watts and amps and joules, thanks for the link novice.