The National Grid

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The National Grid

A network of cables connecting power stations to homes and other buildings. Step-up transformers are used at power stations and step-down transformers are used at sub-stations near homes.

Voltages:

400,000 - Carried by pylons

33,000 - Heavy industry

25,000 - Generated by power station

11,000 - Hospitals and light industry

230 - Homes, shops, offices

Power (Watts) " Current (Amps) x Voltage (Volts)

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