RMS vs Peak Voltage Confusion
RMS (Root Mean Square) voltage represents the effective value of an AC voltage, equivalent to the DC voltage that would produce the same power in a resistive load.
So in this case, the supply with a peak voltage of 170V has an RMS value of 120V, meaning the device is compatible and safe to use. The confusion arises because peak and RMS values are not the same fall guys online RMS is what determines actual usable power.
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