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I don't remember West Australia being on 260 VAC. I do remember the supply
in this state being 250 VAC at 40 Hz. The changeover to 50 Hz was about
1955. The changeover to 240 VAC was comparatively recent.
In the 1920s and 30s I remember most country towns in WA used 220 VDC. I
remember that the supply lines were immensely thick cables to get over the
voltage drop. Even then the lights at the end of a supply run could be a
little dim.
You are right about there being problems at times with the 230 VAC
equipment in this state. I play a European digital organ in a local
church. I cannot keep globes in the pedal lights. They blow after a short
period.
Bob VK6BE.
> At one time Western Australia (or parts thereof) had a supply voltage of
260v. Even the > frequency
of the supply has not always been 50Hz.
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