"James Sweet" wrote in message
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In the kitchen? If the house has an electric stove, then yes there'll be
240v behind the stove, but nowhere else.

Are you unaware that in kichens now, all outlets are split 220? This is a
regulation. Try a voltmeter - measure hot to hot.
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