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== == It is important that you should read see the answer to the Related Question shown below: "Can a European 230 Volt 50 Hz appliance be plugged into a 240 Volt 60 Hz wall outlet in USA or Canada?" <><><> Not only will "most" 230 Volt units run on 220 Volts, but your 220 Volt outlet is probably 240 Volts!
220, 230, 240 ... all the same thing
The number used only tells how old the inquirer is.
Actual values reflect the commercial power transmission secondary envelope.
The present standard, commonly referred to as 120/240 actually can be as high as 125/250!
<><><> 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 JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe problem is not just size of outlet, it is the amount of voltage. If you plug in a 110 into a 220 you have twice as much electricity that will cause your device you are plugging in to either smoke blow up short out whatever the case it will never work agian.
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What is the house is 220 outlet and you want to plug in a 110?
This question is not clear,to say the least.
How by looking at a socket can you tell the difference in a double or single pole?
Single or double pole is usually a switch. 110 or 220 on a plug, 110 is usually a double outlet. 220 is usually or always a single outlet. Design of the outlet will vary depending on what is plugged into it. The slots can be 1 vertical and 1 horizontal. Both slots can be at an angle. If a regular 110 cord will not plug into an outlet, good chance it is a 220
Why is 170 volts coming out of a 110 volt plug outlet?
it is likely that a floating neutral is the cause of this problem
If the electrical device says 100-240 v is it safe to plug a 110 device into a 220 outlet?
Only if it is rated for 110V-220V. If it is rated for 110V only and you plug it into a 220V outlet, your device will be destroyed.
Can you plug110v to 220v outlet?
No. First off, the plug will be different. And even if you replace the plug, it won't work right on the wrong voltage
Can you plug In a 220 volt to a 110 outlet?
no
Do you need a 110 v power strip to plug into 110 v outlet?
Nominally 110 to 120 volt power strip is okay to connect to a standard outlet.
Can you plug in 110 volt appliance into a 125 volt outlet?
Yes.
Can you plug a 110 volt air conditioner into a 250 volt outlet using some kind of adapter?
Yes you can - with a transformer. Maplin Electronics sell a converter that allows you to plug appliances that run on 110V into the normal UK mains. See the related.
What is the house is 220 outlet and you want to plug in a 110?
This question is not clear,to say the least.
Can you use European appliances in the US?
Yes, but you need a converter that changes 220 to 110, if you plug it into a 110 plug. Of course, if you plug it into a 220 outlet you don't need a converter, but in either case you will need a plug adapter.
How by looking at a socket can you tell the difference in a double or single pole?
Single or double pole is usually a switch. 110 or 220 on a plug, 110 is usually a double outlet. 220 is usually or always a single outlet. Design of the outlet will vary depending on what is plugged into it. The slots can be 1 vertical and 1 horizontal. Both slots can be at an angle. If a regular 110 cord will not plug into an outlet, good chance it is a 220
Can you plug a 220 volt lamp from Australia into US 110 volt outlet using a proper plug adapter?
The bulb will be about half as bright.
Why is 170 volts coming out of a 110 volt plug outlet?
it is likely that a floating neutral is the cause of this problem
If you plug a toaster rated at 110-v into a 220-v outlet current in the toaster will be?
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If the electrical device says 100-240 v is it safe to plug a 110 device into a 220 outlet?
Only if it is rated for 110V-220V. If it is rated for 110V only and you plug it into a 220V outlet, your device will be destroyed.
How do you convert 120 volt machine to 110 volt plug?
No conversion needed. These are nominal voltages which range from 110 to 120 volts. It will operate fine on the outlet.
