In article , R.Wieser
 wrote:
> The Natural Philosopher,

> > Its more a case that a higher voltage needs less current for the
> > same power.

> True. But you need to be able to convert that power to a lower
> voltage to again become usable.  Where with AC that can be easily
> managed with a simple transformer, that doesn't work as well for
> DC.

> > Now the 132KV lines make sense...

> If it would be DC, not really. :-)

> Regards, Rudy Wieser

I would be a little concerned about loading my ethernet cable with say a
Raspberry Pi but I guess some of you are finding it works OK.

Thanks for the explanation guys :-)

Richard

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