Quick Answer: Why 110V vs 220V
Thus, Higher Current Can Be More Dangerous Than Higher Voltage; However, Since Voltage and Amperage Are Directly Proportional (In Conditions That Offer the...
Thus, higher current can be more dangerous than higher voltage; however, since voltage and amperage are directly proportional (in conditions that offer the same resistance), 110v wiring is usually considered safer to work with because it uses fewer volts and as such can only carry half as much current as 220v wiring.
Why is 110 volts better than 220?
A 110-VOLT supply is less likely to electrocute you. A 220-volt supply can transmit the power more cheaply because a smaller current is needed, and so you can use thinner cables and/or lose less energy through heat generated in the cables.
Is 110V or 220V more efficient?
A quick answer: Probably nothing. This is a common misunderstanding about how electricity works and how the power companies charge you for it. The point often noted for the money saving argument is that the amperage is half as much when running grow lights on 220 volts instead of 110 volts.
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