MickinOz wrote:240V electricity (actually 230V now) has the advantage of needing only half the amps to supply the same power as 110V, but it sure has the ability to boot you into the middle of next year, so that migt have a bearing on things.
Mick; Here's a little food for thought, concerning the differences between 110 and 230 VAC. Should a person get electrocuted from 230 VAC, the voltage level causes muscle contractions violent enough to "boot" you clear of the danger zone, or at least break the connection. Conversely, 110 VAC does not do that. It seems to grab on, and hang on to the victim, until there's no further sign of life.
So, seemingly, the higher voltage level can save a life during an electrocution
Just a bit of info from.....Roger