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If the appliance is turned on, then it will most likely be destroyed. 120 V appliances simply are not rated for 240 V.
Check the applicance's voltage rating. For example, a certain U.S.-made name-brand portable dryer for apartments uses 110 volts, but its voltage rating is 240 volts. Often, if you don't have the specs or the container any more, a quick test is price: If the price was high/normal, it may have the higher voltage rating and is worth researching. If the price was low, it may be damaged. So, you get what you pay for. Here is a follow-up question: Does anyone have views about adapters sold on Amazon's site? Do they work and do they work both directions (step up and step down)?
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∙ 14y agoAnswer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz power supply service.
To answer your question very little. The voltages 220 to 240 volts are a nominal figure in the same voltage range. It is brought about by the power company, as they have a responsibility to keep voltages within a certain 10% range. The load will only notice a difference of 1% on the load current. e.g. Wattage load of 2400. Amps = watts/volts. 2400/240V = 10 amps. 2400/220V = 10.9 amps. On a constant wattage as the voltage goes lower, the current goes higher and vise versa as the voltage goes higher, the current goes lower.
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∙ 12y agoYou will possibly burn out the appliance due to insulation failure, because you will be (1) overstressing the insulation and (2) overheating the conductors. Hopefully, before too much damage is done (or, if you are lucky, before any damage is done), the protective device (fuse or circuit breaker) will operate and disconnect the appliance from the supply.
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∙ 13y agoNo, the voltage is too high.
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Can 230V appliance plug into a 230v outlet?
Yes, it can be and there is no problem at all Because most of the electrical appliances are made to work on 220v - 240v so it can also be plugged into a 240v outlet.
What is an appliance cord?
An appliance cord is the power cord that must be plugged into an electric outlet before a small electric appliance such as a toaster, steam iron, hand mixer, or radio will work.
250 volt appliance work in 220 volt world zone?
normally, appliance are built in 110v or 220v, applied in 100-140v and 200-240v. if your 250v appliance is common home appliance equipment, then 220volt is ok, i think. otherwise, you should ask the vendor for special power supply.
Can 115 volt appliance be plugged into Canadian household outlet?
Yes. All Canadian regular household outlets work at 110-120 Volts.
Can you plug a 220V 60Hz hotplate into a 230V 50Hz outlet?
You can but it would be wise not to. Most 60hz appliances will not work at 50 Hz. <<>> Yes, no problem at all. The frequency does not enter into the equation because the hot plate is a strictly resistive load.
Can 230V appliance plug into a 230v outlet?
Yes, it can be and there is no problem at all Because most of the electrical appliances are made to work on 220v - 240v so it can also be plugged into a 240v outlet.
Will a 15A 115V air conditioner work properly in a 15A 230V air conditioner electrical outlet?
Absolutely not.
What is an appliance cord?
An appliance cord is the power cord that must be plugged into an electric outlet before a small electric appliance such as a toaster, steam iron, hand mixer, or radio will work.
250 volt appliance work in 220 volt world zone?
normally, appliance are built in 110v or 220v, applied in 100-140v and 200-240v. if your 250v appliance is common home appliance equipment, then 220volt is ok, i think. otherwise, you should ask the vendor for special power supply.
Can you plug a 115V appliance into a 120V outlet?
For residential service 110V, 115V, 117V, 120V, and 125V are all functionally the same. Electric companies have been slowly increasing the line voltage over the last 100 years to cope with increased loads. That is where these different voltages come from. The tolerance is generally +/-10%. That's +/- 11.5 volts in this case. So, a 115VAC appliance will run between 103.5 and 126.5VAC. The short answer is yes. 110V appliances can work with up to 130V without being burnt, additionally, 220V appliances can work with up to 240V without being burnt.
Will a 230v microwave work at 240v?
Yes it will. If you consider the variances in voltage that occur during the course of a day, at 230v rating you may be getting 240v coming in anyway. The 10v difference is less than 5% and any appliance worth it's salt will handle this no problem.
Can a 220 plug into a 110 outlet?
Maybe, but probably not. 120v and 240v plug ends are designed differently on purpose to prevent this. If the appliance or item in question is designed to operate on 240 volts, you will have to provide it with a 240 volt receptacle. If you look at the item's nameplate (where model number, wattage, etc is found) it may list more than one voltage i.e. 120/240. This means you would be able to operate the unit on either voltage, provided you are using the proper plug.
Can 115 volt appliance be plugged into Canadian household outlet?
Yes. All Canadian regular household outlets work at 110-120 Volts.
Does an 180 volt appliance require 240 volt supply?
No, it requires a 180 Volt supply. Most appliances work +/- 10%, in this case 162 Volts to 198 Volts. I would question whether your appliance is really 180 Volt. No country uses this as domestic supply, it is usually 110V or 220-240V.
Does a freezer absolutely need a dedicated outlet?
Current code say that a freezer or any appliance needs to be on it's own circuit. It will still work if it is not on a dedicated circuit.
Will 230v appliances both electronic eg amp and mechanical eg blender work on 220v supply both power supplies are 50hz?
== == Answer for countries in Europe and other world areas running a 50 Hz power supply service.230 volts can be called 230V or 240V. Household electricity fluctuates within these voltages.Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz power supply service.It is important that you should read see the answer to the Related Question shown below: "Can you plug a 230V 50Hz appliance into a 240V 60Hz outlet?" As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
How do you wire a 110v supply for 220v heaters?
A 220v heater has two 110v lines coming into it--either two 110v lines with a neutral, like a range, or two 110v lines with no neutral, like a water heater. Unless there's a fan in the system, they only use two wires. It's cheaper that way. If you have a DEDICATED circuit for each 220v heater--one where there's only one thing on the breaker--and you have at least 10/2 wire (unless the amps call for 8/2 or 6/2 wiring, which happens), you can install a two-pole breaker to feed 220v to the heater. If you're just trying to plug the heater into an outlet and get it to work, you've got a problem in that you can't pull 220v out of a 110v outlet no matter how hard you try. Sorry.
