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Members are welcoming newcomers to the forum and expressing their interests. Lionel introduces himself as a Starbucks barista from Boston with a keen interest in electrical topics. The forum aims to foster connections among individuals with similar passions. Participants are encouraged to share their backgrounds and engage in discussions. Overall, the forum serves as a platform for networking and knowledge sharing among enthusiasts.
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hello friends
welcome to this forum. i have a great interest in electrical that's why joined this forum.
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Im Lionel. I'm a starbucks barrista over in Boston.
 
I am trying to understand how transferring electric from the powerplant to my house is more effective using high voltage. The suggested explanation that the current is equal to the power supply divided by the voltage, and hence higher voltage leads to lower current and as a result to a lower power loss on the conductives is very confusing me. I know that the current is determined by the voltage and the resistance, and not by a power capability - which defines a limit to the allowable...

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