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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike
Yes in Buffalo NY I think. He wanted to make electricty from Niagira falls but DC didn't travel well over long distances.
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At the time matters such as voltage drop, phase angles, and power factors were not understood. Fortunatly they made the right decision.
Alternating current is much more dangerous as a shock hazard but the benifits outweigh the risk as history has proven.