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Mike Coon[_2_] Mike Coon[_2_] is offline
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Default Variac question

In article t,
says...

From what I have heard in the UK up is off and down is on for house
light switches.


Yes, power outlets too; pretty general default. But I was aware (having
visited several times) that USA was opposite. Maybe something to do with
driving on left or right?

Mike.