# Calling all Doper electricians

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-doper-electricians/620241>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [April 28, 2012, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-doper-electricians/620241 "2012-04-28T16:09:31Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 1, 2012, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-all-doper-electricians/620241/21 "2012-05-01T02:27:53Z")

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> [@engineer\_comp\_geek](#):
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> Your stove, dryer, and air conditioning system all work precisely because the two lines are 180 deg out of phase.; If you chose two lines in your house that were in phase, the difference between them would be 0 volts not 240.
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> I guess you just don’t get the concept. I would try to teach you, but…
> 
> A teacher can only teach if the student is willing to learn.

Snap.

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