DocumentCode
1506175
Title
Higher residential voltages: Safety considerations
Author
Watson, H. H.
Author_Institution
General Electric Company, Bridgeport, Conn.
Volume
78
Issue
2
fYear
1959
Firstpage
155
Lastpage
157
Abstract
The comparative safety aspects of the use of potentials higher than the present 120/240-volt level in residences, as covered in an AIEE symposium, are outlined. The discussion includes shock hazards to people and risks of damage to property and equipment from fires of electrical origin.
Keywords
Electric potential; Fires; Lighting; Standards; Wiring;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0095-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/EE.1959.6446208
Filename
6446208
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