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120 V or 240 V AC
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Can 240 volt appliances be used in US?
120/240 volts is the working voltage in North America.
What voltage and frequencey do simple appliances use?
It depends where you are in the world. In North America the most common used voltage is 120/240 and the frequency is 60 Hertz.
Will your Canadian appliances work in NamibiaWasherDryerFridgeStove and Dishwasher?
No, the voltage is 220 volts at a frequency of 50 Hertz.
What is the voltage of common electrical appliances?
115 volts <<>> In North America because of using a split secondary both 120/240 voltages are common. 120 volts used for smaller appliances and lighting systems. 240 volts used for larger appliances. Keeping in mind that the higher the voltage the lower the current, using higher voltage on larger current drawing appliances keeps the wire to a workable size.
Can you operate a home on 120 volts?
Yes, in North America this is a commonly used voltage to run appliances and devices around the home.
How many amps does a small table lamp with a 60 watt bulb use?
In North America the common working voltage for household appliances is 120 volts. In UK and Europe the common working voltage for household appliances is 240 volts.
When do you need to convert the voltage for appliances?
You need to convert the voltage if your appliance requires less voltage than you power supply. example: appliances is 110V and power supply is 220V.
Will my US appliances work in Ireland?
No. The voltage is different. Even with something like a phone you will need a special plug to use.
Will British electrical appliances work in Singapore?
Yes, Singapore uses exactly the same electrical voltage and plugs as the UK, so you can bring your British appliances and use them just as you would at home.
What is the acceptable percentage of voltage acceptable variance that most appliances will accept?
When doing voltage drop calculations the voltage to the connected devices should not drop below 3 % of the supplied voltage. <<>> "Most" appliances? that a tough one there is no standard. A few percent is no trouble, different appliances have different tolerances: no generalizations are possible.
What would you suggest if i want to install voltage stabilizer at the transformer or at each home or for individual appliances let me know what factors you are considering?
In North America voltage stabilization is not needed and the utility company is mandated to hold the voltage at plus of minus 10%.
What voltage do most household appliances use?
North America uses 120V and I believe European countries run on 220V
