ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade Non-US Electrical Systems & Trades 120 vs. 240V

Yep, that's what I meant. He says "It's only 120 V" and actually holds a black and a red wire in his hands. Does he really know what he's doing?

Ah gotcha.

Thinking along those lines, do you know if many unknowledgable people get shocked
at 380 or 400V in your country due to 3-phase being common in the home?