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Inrush 120v vs 240v

Gutt3r03

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Can someone explain the reason inrush on 120v is double what it is on 240v ?
 
Assuming a 1200W inrush

For 120V
I = W / V
I = 1200W / 120V
I = 10Amps inrush current

For 240V
I = W / V
I =1200W /240V
I = 5Amps inrush current

Half the Current to achieve 1200W with 240V vs 120V
 
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