"John Rumm" wrote in message
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Weatherlawyer wrote:

Apparently the idea is that we should all be using 230v which is near
enough to 240v to allow us to run 230v equipment without the need to
change much else nor for us to cob all or 240 stuff. If you look on the
PSU of modern desk tops they are rated for 230v supplies.

I think it is more a case of providing a spec for equipment makers that
would yield kit appropriate for marketing in any country... much of europe
runs on 220V, we use 240V and I don't think that there was actually an
intention to change the voltages actually used - just make sure equipment
works ok anywhere in the anticipated range.

It is a very long term change that will take place as distribution equipment
is replaced or upgraded. That used to be a 40 year cycle when I was in the
industry.

Colin Bignell