From: "Ariel M. Elam" 
Subject: Re: 230 Volts?
Organization: Elam's Housing Rentals


Hi John & the Reflector -- As a retired service technician for Amprite
Elec Co. in Nashville, TN, I would install a 110/220 volt circuit (2 hot
wires, 1 neutral, 1 ground). If in the future you needed 2 110 volt
circuits it would be a matter of some minor changes. The cost will not
be very much more. At 220 volts, there will be less power loss because
of lower current with same resistance in the wire (E=IR). Also there
will be less likelihood of heat being generated in the receptacle as the
amp will draw only half the current at 220 volts(nominal).

I hope this will help you to decide which way to go. I don't use an amp. 

73, Ariel, K4AAL

John Holmes wrote:
> 
> Folks, I'm having a new circuit installed for my L-4B amp and have a choice
> of using the standard 115 volts or having a 230 volt circuit installed. Is
> there any real advantage of using 230 volts? I'm really looking forward to
> any comments that you might have. Thanks!
> 
> John W9ILY
> 
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