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Can you use a 120v heat element with 220v maybe with a rheostat in line?
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Can you use 220v or 120v appliances in the UK?
UK is 220v
Can 120V appliance work with 220V?
120V appliance will not work on 220V. Use an instrument transformer or voltage regulator to adjust the high voltage to the desired level.
How do you get 120v from 220v socket?
You don't, at least, not legally.
Will a 220v 50hz inverter work on 120v 60hz?
No, 120 v is not enough.
Does Brazil runs at 120v or 220v?
Brazil has a nominal voltage of 220/380V.
Can you convert 120v household into 220v 3 phase for a machine?
You can buy a converter.
Can you use 120V lamps in Europe by just putting in a 240V bulb and a European adapter on the plug?
If all the components are rated to 220V, yes. Keep in mind that if the appliance was designed for 110V it may arc if 220 is run through it. If you don't know the device can handle 220V, don't run it at 220V. Chances are it was manufactured cleaply and cannot handle the extra voltage.
What kind of transformer for going from 120v to 220v?
This type of a transformer is known as a step up transformer.
What is cheaper to operate 120v motor or 220v same horsepower?
220 volt will use less energy.
Do eBay provide 220v to 120v ac converter for nintendo 3ds?
You can surely buy one on eBay, yes.
How do you change over so you can plug a 120V RV plug into a 240V single-phase twist-lock receptacle?
Is the 220V plug 220V only or 110/220V? (The former will have 3 prongs and the former will have 4) If your case is the latter just use the ground, neutral, and one of the hots. This will give you 120V single phase. If the case is the former you can't get 110V off that plug.
What will happen when the shunt motor is connected across the supply line directly?
If the motor is designed for 120V or 220V whatever the case, it will function properly.If it is a 12V motor and you supply 120V it will make a mess and you will probably get hurt from flying debris!
