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There is a big misconception that there are two types of wire for different voltages. It is the insulation factor that governs amount of voltage that can be applied to a conductor. Most conductors have three standard voltage insulations, 300V,600V and 1000V. These are the maximum amount of voltages applied to each insulation. The type of insulation and size of a conductor governs the amount of amperage that can be legally applied to the conductor. To answer your question "yes" you can use 120V and 240V on 300V insulation. The "gauge" of the wire is the wire size measured in AWG. )American Wire Gauge. The code book lays out the amount of amps that are allowed on each size.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes a #10 wire can be used on 220 volts as long as the insulation on the wire is rated for 300 volts or higher.
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Can 10-2 wire carry 220 volts?
Yes as long as you use the correct size breaker.
How do you change 220v to 110v?
When you talk about a 220 volt wire and 110 volt wire, the reference is to the insulation factor of the wire. The amount of amperage that the wire has a capacity to carry is independent to the amount of voltage that can be imposed on the wire. When you see wire with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts, these are the highest allowable voltages that can be impressed without going over the manufacturers recommendation of allowable voltages. A wire that is rated for 300 volts indicates that the wire is rated for 120 volts or 240 volts or 277 volts. At test research facilities, equipment is tested to destruction. The maximum voltage rating, that is given to the wire as a result of these tests, is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular type of insulation material. So if you hear an electrician say a wire is good for 110 or 220 volts, what is meant is that the same wire can be used for either 110 or 220 volts. To answer the question, you don't need to change a 220 volt wire to a 110 volt wire because it is good for both voltages.
Can a 220 volt lamp be converted to 110 volts without replacing the wiring?
Yes, lamp cord is rated in the 300 volt wire classification. This means that the cord is approved for use up to a maximum of 300 volts.
How do you plug in a pot that is 220 to a 110?
Use a step-up transformer from 110 volts to 220 volts. Try getting one at Home Depot or SEARS.
Can a 220 volts ac fan run in a 12 volts battery?
No. You cannot use any battery for it.
What size wire do you need for 60 amps 400ft 220 volts?
Use AWG # 3 copper.
Can 10-2 wire carry 220 volts?
Yes as long as you use the correct size breaker.
How do you change 220v to 110v?
When you talk about a 220 volt wire and 110 volt wire, the reference is to the insulation factor of the wire. The amount of amperage that the wire has a capacity to carry is independent to the amount of voltage that can be imposed on the wire. When you see wire with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts, these are the highest allowable voltages that can be impressed without going over the manufacturers recommendation of allowable voltages. A wire that is rated for 300 volts indicates that the wire is rated for 120 volts or 240 volts or 277 volts. At test research facilities, equipment is tested to destruction. The maximum voltage rating, that is given to the wire as a result of these tests, is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular type of insulation material. So if you hear an electrician say a wire is good for 110 or 220 volts, what is meant is that the same wire can be used for either 110 or 220 volts. To answer the question, you don't need to change a 220 volt wire to a 110 volt wire because it is good for both voltages.
What does 220 voltage wire means?
the meaning of 210 volt wire is that it can withstand under 210 voltage conditions.the physical properties or condition of the wire is such that it can withstand 210 voltage.we use it upto 210 volts.
How do you get a 220 volt single phase from 380 volt 3phase synchrounos generator?
220 volt single phase from 480 volt 3 phase that one wire taken one phase and second wire connected in earth point. we get 220 v The above answer is incorrect, one phase from a three phase 480 volt system will give you 277 volts to ground. You must use a transformer to get the voltage you need.
Can a 220-4 wire cord be reduced to 3 wire?
When flexible cords are talked about the ground wire is in the conductor count. A four wire cord will have black, red, white, and green coloured wires in the flexible cable set. A three wire cord will have a black, white and green coloured wires in the cable set. To use a four wire cord to carry 220 volts just use the black, red and green wires. Connect to the cord ends. Black and red to the outside blade terminal screws and the green wire to the green ground screw. To use a three wire cord to carry 220 volts just use all of the wires. Black and white to the outside blade terminal screws and the green wire to the green ground screw.
Does China use 220 or 110?
China uses 220 Volts AC for household electricity
Does Belgium use 240 v?
No. It uses 220 volts.
Can a 220 volt lamp be converted to 110 volts without replacing the wiring?
Yes, lamp cord is rated in the 300 volt wire classification. This means that the cord is approved for use up to a maximum of 300 volts.
How do you plug in a pot that is 220 to a 110?
Use a step-up transformer from 110 volts to 220 volts. Try getting one at Home Depot or SEARS.
Can a 220 volts ac fan run in a 12 volts battery?
No. You cannot use any battery for it.
How to go from 220 volts to 600 volts?
Use a step up 240 to 600 volt transformer.
