Title :
Higher residential voltages: Safety considerations
Author_Institution :
General Electric Company, Bridgeport, Conn.
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;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1959.6446208
