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Yes, 220 and 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 resistance as the voltage goes lower, the current goes higher and vice versa as the voltage goes higher, the current goes lower.
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Can a 220 Volt 50 Hz appliance work on 240 Volt 50 Hz?
Yes it can. It is within the normal voltage / HZ tolerance.
Can you use 265 volt appliance on a 220 volt line?
Yes, the 265 volts is just the maximum the appliance can handle. You can use it on a 240 volt circuit.
When you say an outlet 220v 30a what does it means?
This is a special purpose outlet, likely for a dryer. Normally in a house electric panel you have 120 VAC as the normal and 220 or 240 as a higher voltage. The 30 A is for 30 Amps. You can only plug in an appliance that has those ratings. You can't plug in a 120 V device.
Can you change a dryer plug to fit a regular wall plug?
Different plugs are designed so that you can't plug an appliance into the wrong voltage. A dryer is usually 220-240 Volts and your standard outlet is 110-120 Volts. You can't do what you suggest.
How do you change a 220 240 volt wire to a 110 120 volt wire?
Wire is wire - is doesn't matter what voltage you use. However, if you are changing the voltage on a device from 240 to 120, given the same power requirement, you may need bigger wires for the doubled current (and increased heat of resistivity).
Can you use 220 V with 60 Hz appliances from South Korea in US with 240 V outlets?
If the appliance is 220 volt 60 Htz, yes it will work perfectly in the U.S. plugged into a 240 volt outlet.
Does an 220-240 appliance work in US?
Yes, in fact all of North America.
Can you plug a 220 volt appliance into a 240 volt outlet?
Yes. As far as in the US 220v and 240v is pretty much the same thing. People call it 220 but realistically you prob have 230-240v. Get a cheap voltage tester and check it out
Can a 220 Volt 50 Hz appliance work on 240 Volt 50 Hz?
Yes it can. It is within the normal voltage / HZ tolerance.
Can you run appliances off 220 volts?
Yes, if the appliance was designed to run on 210 to 240 volts.
Can you fix a 110volt appliance that was plugged in to a 240 volt outlet?
No, sorry but you fried it. Any voltage higher than an appliance is rated will do major damage.
Can you use 265 volt appliance on a 220 volt line?
Yes, the 265 volts is just the maximum the appliance can handle. You can use it on a 240 volt circuit.
When you say an outlet 220v 30a what does it means?
This is a special purpose outlet, likely for a dryer. Normally in a house electric panel you have 120 VAC as the normal and 220 or 240 as a higher voltage. The 30 A is for 30 Amps. You can only plug in an appliance that has those ratings. You can't plug in a 120 V device.
Can you change a dryer plug to fit a regular wall plug?
Different plugs are designed so that you can't plug an appliance into the wrong voltage. A dryer is usually 220-240 Volts and your standard outlet is 110-120 Volts. You can't do what you suggest.
Can an appliance of 230 V 10 A inert fuse be used in Australian domestic homes with 240 v power supply?
Yes, 240 volts is a "nominal" figure, related to peak current. The actual usable voltage is in the 220 -230 range and any 220-230 volt appliance will be quite happy.
Can 240 volt device be use in 220 outlet?
Yes, it can. But e.g. a light bulb will have a shorter living time.
What will happen if you use a 220 240 VAc 50Hz iron to 220 240 AC 60Hz?
It should work with no problems, since the frequency does not affect the work or the iron heater.
