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Can i use a 220 volt ac in the basement to run branch circuits for 110 volt lighting?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes, you can use 220V to 110V step-down Transformers for this purpose.
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Appliances usually run on what volt circuits?
120 volts
Is it legal to have a 220 volt branch circuit?
The answer will depend on where in the world you live and the local adopted electrical code. In the US, generally yes, 220V branch circuits are legal. Most electric ranges, electric water heaters and house air conditioning units require 220 (actually nominal 240) volts, and are fed from a branch circuit. There are limitations and exceptions. For instance, the NEC ( 210.6(A) ) limits the following branch circuits to 120 volts nominal: In dwelling units, guest rooms or guest suites of hotels, motels and similar occupancies, the voltage shall not exceed 120 volts, nominal, between conductors that supply the terminals of the following: 1. Luminaires (lighting fixtures) 2. cord-and-plug connected loads 1440 volt-amperes, nominal, or less or less than 1/4hp. NEC (2005) article 210.6 covers branch circuit voltage limitations.
Are Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI devices available for use on 240 volt 480 volt and 600 volt circuits?
Yes, in the form of GFCI circuit breakers, not as a receptacle.
Can a dryer outlet be converted to 2 separate circuits?
If you are no longer using the dryer and there are 4-wires, and the dryer was 220 to 240 volts, it can be split into two 110 to 120 Volt circuits.
How do you convert a German 220 volt chandelier to USA 110 volt?
If you want mood lighting just connect it as is, the brightness of the bulbs will be half. If you want full brightness change the bulbs to 120 volt with bulbs of the same wattage as the 220 volt bulbs.
How do you calculate volts with volt amperes?
Divide the circuits amperage into the volt amps and you will get the voltage.
Where can you purchase a Hub system for 12 volt landscape lighting?
They are available at Landscape Lighting World!http://www.landscapelightingworld.com/Volt-Hub-System-p/9hub.htm
Appliances usually run on what volt circuits?
120 volts
Is it legal to have a 220 volt branch circuit?
The answer will depend on where in the world you live and the local adopted electrical code. In the US, generally yes, 220V branch circuits are legal. Most electric ranges, electric water heaters and house air conditioning units require 220 (actually nominal 240) volts, and are fed from a branch circuit. There are limitations and exceptions. For instance, the NEC ( 210.6(A) ) limits the following branch circuits to 120 volts nominal: In dwelling units, guest rooms or guest suites of hotels, motels and similar occupancies, the voltage shall not exceed 120 volts, nominal, between conductors that supply the terminals of the following: 1. Luminaires (lighting fixtures) 2. cord-and-plug connected loads 1440 volt-amperes, nominal, or less or less than 1/4hp. NEC (2005) article 210.6 covers branch circuit voltage limitations.
What is is kva?
kVA is kilo-volt-ampere, which is 1000 x volt x ampere. kVA is the unit of apparent power in AC circuits.
Are all 480 Volt light fixtures 3 phase or are some single phase?
I do not believe any lighting fixtures of any voltage have ever been made to work off of three-phase circuits. Light Fixtures are always single-phase 2-wire circuits In the USA the standard voltages for branch circuits are: 120, 208, 240, 277 or 480 The light fixture must be rated to match whichever field voltage is being used. Some light fixtures are made multi-rated so they can be used on more than one circuit voltage
Are Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI devices available for use on 240 volt 480 volt and 600 volt circuits?
Yes, in the form of GFCI circuit breakers, not as a receptacle.
In automotive electrical circuits current is considered to flow from?
In automotive, electrical circuits current is considered to flow from the battery. Most cars will have a 12-volt battery which will provide the electrical circuits current.
How is the load in volt amperes for lighting purposes determined?
LxW of building x 3 volt amps per sq. foot
How is the total in volt-amperes for lighting purpose determined?
LxW of building x 3 volt amps per sq. foot
Can a 120 volt appliance run on a 110 volt circuit?
Yes. Circuits in a home are 120 volts but people tend to call them 110 volt circuits. The 120 volts you read on the appliance is the maximum voltage the appliance can handle. The actual voltage you will read at any outlet will range from 110 to 120 volts.
How is the total load in volt-amperes for lighting purpose determined?
LxW of building x 3 volt amps per sq. foot
