ACVerbraucher

ACVerbraucher is a term used to describe consumers who utilize alternating current (AC) power in their homes and for their devices. This is in contrast to direct current (DC), which is used in batteries and some electronic components. The vast majority of residential and commercial electricity supplied by power grids is AC. Therefore, most household appliances, electronics, and industrial machinery are designed to run on AC power. This includes common items such as refrigerators, televisions, computers, lights, and power tools. The widespread adoption of AC power is due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission. Power is generated at power plants, transmitted over high-voltage lines as AC, and then stepped down to usable voltages for consumers. The frequency of AC power varies by region, with 50 Hz being common in Europe and many other parts of the world, and 60 Hz used in North America. While many devices are designed for AC, some require DC power for internal operation. In these cases, a power adapter or internal rectifier converts the AC supply to DC. Understanding the nature of AC power is fundamental to comprehending how modern electrical systems and devices function.