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Can you plug a microwave that draws 12.5 amps at 120 volts 60 hz into a regular home outlet?
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∙ 11y ago
I'm not sure what "regular home outlet" means to you.
In the US, the plug for a device drawing less than 15 amps should physically fit in a "regular home outlet" as I understand the term. However, the outlet would need to be on a circuit that's rated for at least that amount of current, and the total load on the circuit should never exceed its rating.
At 15 amps, the plug is supposed to be modified so that the blades are perpendicular instead of parallel, and outlets designed for such devices are built to accomodate either perpendicular or parallel blades. These are usually called "20 amp outlets" colloquially, and are NOT the same as 240V outlets, which are also usually capable of handling higher current draws that "regular home outlets" are.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, a 1200 watt microwave can be run on regular house current.
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A microwave oven has a resistance of 24 ohms It draws 5 A of current What is the voltage in volts of the wall outlet that it is plugged into?
Ohm's Law says Voltage = Current x Resistance V = 5 x 24 = 120 V.
An electric clothes dryer has a resistance of 8 ohms It draws 30 A of current What is the voltage in volts of the wall outlet that it is plugged into?
Power (Watts) = Current (Amps) * VoltagePower = 22Amps * 240 VoltsPower = 5,280 Watts5280
A source of 120 volts sends a current of 13 amps to a microwave oven to cook some popcorn how much power is delivered?
120 volts X 13 amps is 1560 watts.
What is the electrical voltage from the house outlet to the power supply?
The average voltage a house outlet will give actually depends on how far of a distance the house is from a transformer on the pole. If the house is fairly close to the transformer, it will probably give around 120 volts. However, if the house is a bit far from the transformer, it will probably give around 107 volts.
Are all large motors three-phase?
Yes, most large motors are three phase. Usually single phase motors only go up to 10 HP. Larger than this and the wire size and contactors used to control the motors becomes extreme. For example a single phase 10 HP motor on 115 volts draws 100 amps. The same single phase motor on 230 volts draws 50 amps. The same 10 HP motor on three phase system draws the following amperage; 230 volts is a 28 amp draw, 460 volts is a 14 amp draw and 575 volts is a 11 amp draw. As you can see the higher the voltage becomes, the smaller the wire feeder size is needed and much smaller size contactor can be used to control the motor.
A microwave oven has a resistance of 24 ohms It draws 5 A of current What is the voltage in volts of the wall outlet that it is plugged into?
Ohm's Law says Voltage = Current x Resistance V = 5 x 24 = 120 V.
How many amps does a small microwave use?
13 amps should be a dedicated outlet since one outlet has a maximum capacity of 15 amps <<>> If the supply voltage is 120 volts then the amperage is I = W/E. Amps = Watts/Volts = 1450/120 = 12.08 amps.
An electric clothes dryer has a resistance of 16 ohms It draws 15 A of current What is the voltage in volts of the wall outlet that it is plugged into?
We know that Voltage = Current x Resistance, so if E = I x R, then E = 20 x 12 = 240 volts, and the dryer must be plugged into a 240 volt outlet.
Why is it that the outlet shows 209 volts instead of 120 volts?
Because it is a 220 volt outlet instead of a 120 volt outlet. Now, if this is a standard 120 volt outlet that is reading 209 volts then someone has made a mistake in the wiring. You need to call an electrician to straighten this out.
How many volts does a microwave have?
In the US all microwaves operate on 110 volts.
Can 115 volt appliance be plugged into Canadian household outlet?
Yes. All Canadian regular household outlets work at 110-120 Volts.
What is power available from 110 VAC outlet?
Any where from 110 volts to 130 volts alternating current is available from a 110 VAC outlet.
How many volts in a standard household outlet?
In the US a general purpose receptacle outlet would be 120 volts; England 240 volts, France 115 volts, Libya 127 volts, Okinawa 100 volts, Tanzania 230 volts . . .; all depends on where your house is.
How much power in watts does an electric clothes dryer use if it draws 20 amps of current from a 240 volt wall outlet?
4800 watts because watts = volts x amps.
How many volts of electricity does a microwave have?
It has 1000 watts
How many volts are in a duplex?
A duplex outlet is 115vac.
Can you plug a 115V appliance into a 110V outlet?
Yes you can safely do this. Most appliances that are marked 115 volts will operate on outlet between 110 and 120 volts safely.
