Many (if not most) residential electrical in North America is split-phase, not m... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		nickff on May 27, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How many EV charging stations does the US need to ... Many (if not most) residential electrical in North America is split-phase, not multi-phase. This is why residential high-power sockets are usually 240V, and industrial 2-phase is most often 208V.

malfist on May 27, 2024 [–]

There is a big carve out in your residential is 240 rule. A lot of apartment buildings have two phase and are also 208.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact