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Depending on the device it might. If it were a motor, the amount of energy delivered by 120 volts might be enough to run the motor at a slower speed, or it might not run at all, or it might burn out something as the wiring overheats trying to get enough power to work . If it were a lamp, the bulb would most likely light at a reduced intensity, or it might not light at all and it may keep on drawing current as the unlit cold filament acts as a short circuit causing the power source overheat and fail or trigger a circuit breaker. With electronic, it depends on the circuitry and what it is supposed to do. The best thing to do is contact the vendor and ask them.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoNo the supply voltage in Japan is 100v, 50 Hz in the east including Tokyo and 60 Hz in the west.
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∙ 10y agoTehnically yes, but most likely only for a very short time,
possibly even less than 1 second. Regarding any practical
and ongoing utilization of its designed function . . . No.
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∙ 7y agoWell, yes if you really have no other choice. However it will be so dim and red-orange in color as to be almost useless. It will be operating at about 1/4 of its rated power at that reduced voltage.
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You buy some electronics from US but you are from Kuwait and the electricity is different so can you change the electricity from 110-120 v to 220-240 v?
one of the way is if you use ups inverter which will first store electricity then would be able to give needed output
Can I use a 120v rated bulb in a 240v socket on a 120v circuit?
Only if you want very dim orange light instead of white light, as the 240 volt bulb will operate at only one quarter its power rating when operated at 120 volts. But its life will be greatly increased.
How do you convert 220V 3 phase electric to 220V 1 phase electric?
You can either have an electrician modify the electronics inside (sometimes not possible) or use an external step-down transformer to convert the voltage (not designed for permanent use).Another Perspective:It all depends on the type of appliance. An appliance that uses a lot of resistance current might be a little expensive to convert. If it's a simple appliance you can easily change some motors from 240 to 120 by changing the wiring, and often controls are already running on one leg of a 240 V supply. But the transformer idea is not necessarily a good idea. It might be cheaper to simply have an electrician run a 240 V line for the appliance.
Why does one 120v 400w fixture light a metal halide bulb less brightly than the rest of the fixtures in the room even with a new bulb?
It seems most likely to me that the ballast of the dim one is bad--metal halide bulbs aren't simply connected to the 120 V line voltage but need a "ballast" for several functions, including producing a high enough voltage to start them and regulating the current through them. If one was bad (or was designed for a different bulb), that would explain everything. One other possibility is that there's a wiring problem and either the dim one isn't getting a full 120 V, or the others are getting more than 120 V. If this is a three-phase commercial installations there are various ways to mis-wire things and get odd voltages; in a residential system, you'd pretty much either have 120 or 240, and the 240 would probably quickly overheat a ballast made for 120, so that doesn't sound likely.
What is the household AC electrical power mains voltage in Canada?
North America is all connected to the same electrical grid. Much of the power that is generated in Canada is exported to the US. <<>> The standard voltage is 120V for lights and plugs, and 240V for stove, heaters and drier loads. The distribution system is 3 wire and the street transformer is center tapped 240V with neutral at centre which means that from red to neutral the voltage is 120V and same for black to neutral, with the voltage between black and red being 240V which is distributed through 2 linked breakers. Canada uses plug types A, and B, exactly the same as in the US.
What is cheaper 240 v or 120 v?
i think 240 vo uses less
How many amps does ti take to run 60 watt lightbulbs?
On a 120 v supply it takes half an amp, because 120 x ½ is 60. On a 240 v supply it would be a different bulb, designed to work on 240 v, and it would take ¼ amp.
At what voltage does the appliances work in America?
120 V or 240 V AC
Can you use a european light in US?
European lamps work on 230 v (240 v in the UK). In the USA the supply is 120/240 v with low-power appliances like lights running on 120 v. But 240 v is usually available in a US house so see an electrician.
What is the power voltage availble at home?
In the US, it is mainly 120-240 volts. Most appliances run on 120, with 240 being used for ranges, water heaters, clothes dryers, and large air conditioners. In Europe, much of the power is 240 volts.
what cycle do electric appliances run on in the US?
The standard electrical supply in the US is 120 V, 60 Hz. Some major appliances use 240 V, 60 Hz.
How many amps does 320 watts equal?
On a 120 v supply 320 watts is 320/120 amps, or 2.667 amps. On a 240 v supply the current is 320/240 amps, or 1.333 amps.
How do you produce a 240 line from two 120v lines?
You can't combine the 2 120V lines together. A larger wire (the size depends on the Amps you are going to run) is required to run 240. You can't run 240 through a 120 wire, or 2 120 wires. A new circuit will be required from the circuit breaker box. <<>> To obtain 240 volts from a distribution panel you need a double pole breaker that connects across two slots in the panel. Don't think of the wires in terms of 120 volts. The above answer is fraught with mistakes. In truth a smaller wire can be used to run 240 volt equipment. There is no such thing as 120 volt wire. Common wire voltages 300 and 600 volts are based on the insulation factor of the wire. Home wiring insulation factor for wire is 300 volts. Commercial and industrial wiring is usually rated at 600 volts. If you have a specific question use the discussion page and I will talk you through it. If you have any doubts about an answer that you get, check the answerer's bio by clicking on their name to check their qualifications.
What are the amps on A Kilowatt?
On 120 v a kilowattt is 8.3 amps, on 240 v it's 4.15 amps.
What happens when you screw a bulb rated for 240 v into a 120 v lamp?
It will glow but it will be very dim.
Is it true that all electrical appliances in US work on 110 volts?
No, appliances up to 1500 watts run on 120 v, while for larger equipment 240 v is available in most properties.
Does a 120 volt light use less than a 240 volt light?
The question is "use less of what?". If they are both the same wattage the 240 V light will use 1/2 the current of a 120 V light.
