On Dec 14, 4:27*am, Tim Watts wrote:
John G wrote:
All US domestic wiring is only 120 volts above ground so who gets
electrocuted?

Sidetrack

I have wondered: if US 240V outlets are wired as 120-0-120 where 0=ground
how are they fused? Do you have a double pole breaker at the distribution
board?

Yes, that is correct.

How did they do it with wire fuses?

Same as with a breaker, one fuse in each leg.