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To: mad_as_he$$
But, but they are 50 Hz qualified...oh the humanity.

Nope. No. Canadian electrical power and distribution are identical to the U.S. The equipment is interchangeable. I was in Canada in 1998 when ice storm brought down major distribution towers and disrupted power to most of the Province for weeks during a harsh winter. Crews and equipment, including replacement towers, swarmed into Quebec from as far away a Georgia.

Next winter crews from Maine to New York will cross the border to assist Canadians, and vice versa should the need arise. It's just business as usual, in a mutually beneficial relationship.

7 posted on 09/16/2018 7:19:45 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (Molon Labe)
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8 posted on 09/16/2018 7:23:16 AM PDT by Rebelbase (Consensus isn't science.)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

It was more of a joke about life being slower in Canada. There were remote parts of Canada that had 50Hz due to the equipment being European. BTW Southern Kalifornia was 50 HZ until 1948. I used to find old electric motors, in industrial plants, in the 70’s that were 50Hz rated. Amazing testament to the build standards.


12 posted on 09/16/2018 8:02:46 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (If I knew when I was going to need my gun, I wouldn't need my gun.)
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