Strictly speaking, 240V. Normal electric service in North America is 240V split-phase, with the distribution transformer's center tap grounded and serving as the neutral line. We normally only use the full 240V for heavy loads like electric ovens, arc welders, large air conditioners, and such.
Large buildings often use 208V three-phase power, yielding 120V phase-to-neutral, and large commercial lighting installations are often 277V taken from one leg of a 480V three-phase feed. Voltages greater than 240 are not permitted in residential service, and I wouldn't be surprised if phase-to-neutral > 120 is out as well for homes.
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Strictly speaking, 240V. Normal electric service in North America is 240V split-phase, with the distribution transformer's center tap grounded and serving as the neutral line. We normally only use the full 240V for heavy loads like electric ovens, arc welders, large air conditioners, and such.
Large buildings often use 208V three-phase power, yielding 120V phase-to-neutral, and large commercial lighting installations are often 277V taken from one leg of a 480V three-phase feed. Voltages greater than 240 are not permitted in residential service, and I wouldn't be surprised if phase-to-neutral > 120 is out as well for homes.
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The residential side can be discovered if you're a DIY homeowner.