GarageTinkerer
New Member
I have read that power lines carry high volts to reduce power losses and that a single distribution line might only be carrying 30 of 40 amps. I dont understand this bc that line may be feeding dozens of homes, each of which might be using 30 amps at a given time. Someone tried to explain to me that it had to do with the transformer and shifting the voltages to a lower level to keep the power level. I understand that say wattage is the same for 120v 3a and 12v 30a. What I dont understand is why the distribution line can feed 100 homes at say 30 amps draw each and not be carrying 3000 amps.
Also, same thing on an ac to dc power supply. Lets say I have a 20a breaker and I want to plug in a bunch of computer power supplies that are 12v 10a. Could I plug in 2 or 10 before I tripped the breaker (assuming I was pulling a full 10a DC from each).
Thanks.
Also, same thing on an ac to dc power supply. Lets say I have a 20a breaker and I want to plug in a bunch of computer power supplies that are 12v 10a. Could I plug in 2 or 10 before I tripped the breaker (assuming I was pulling a full 10a DC from each).
Thanks.