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Can you use a power cord that uses less mA than the device calles for?
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Can a 200 watt converter power 0.6 amp device?
Not unless the device is running at less than 333 volts.
Why is it important that the resistance of an extension cord used to power an electric heater be kept low?
An electric heater is one of the high-power appliances in a house, commonly taking 1.5 to 3 kilowatts of power. The current is high, and therefore there is a drop in the voltage applied to the heater equal to the current multiplied by the resistance of the cord. There is probably little power wasted, because any heat from the cord goes to heat up the same room. But a voltage drop causes the heater to draw less current because its resistance is constant, and therefore less total power is provided to heat the room. If the heater is thermostatically controlled so that it is not working all the time, the difference is small because any reduction in the heater's power would cause the thermostat to keep it going for longer, to compensate.
What is the minimum acceptable wire size for ground conductors in power cords for power cord lengths less than 15 feet in length?
Its 16 AWG
Why is a toaster cord so short?
Short electrical cords are less likely to get tangled, to get tripped over, to get stepped on which can cause fraying, or to otherwise be messy and troublesome. Of course, if you don't happen to have a conveniently located electrical outlet, your short cord won't be that convenient after all. But you can always use an extension cord or power bar if you need to.
Can you hook your 120v 12amp treadmill up to a 125vac 15a power cord?
Yes. The "15A" rating of the power cord is the MOST current it should carrybefore it might get hot and become dangerous. You can safely use it foranything that draws 15 Amps of current or less. Your treadmill only needs 12 Amps.Another example:If you plugged lots and lots of light fixtures into that power cord, you would nottotal up to 15A until you had more than 1800 watts of light bulbs powered from it.
Can I use a 12 volt DC 400 milliampere power cord on a device listed for 12 volt DC 100 milliampere?
Yes, of course! The information about milliamperes is just a limit the cord is able to lead. So 100 mA is less than 400.
Where can I find a power cord for a lamp?
A power cord for a lamp can be bought at a local store, like Home Depot, or Walmart. They are really inexpensive about 10$ where I live or less, I have not really checked.
How do you turn an a cord less guitar hero guitar for play staton 2?
There is a power switch on the guitar
Usb devices get there power from?
The USB hub can supply power through the USB cable itself. Sometimes, the device requires more power than the hub can provide. In that case, there is usually a power adapter to an outlet in your house to power it and a USB cable to make the connection. Also USB cord supplies power to devices that require less than 500mA(milliamperes) current.
Can a 200 watt converter power 0.6 amp device?
Not unless the device is running at less than 333 volts.
Is it true that Less watts will be spend when low voltage?
Yes. If you reduce the voltage to the same device, then it uses less power.
Why is it important that the resistance of an extension cord used to power an electric heater be kept low?
An electric heater is one of the high-power appliances in a house, commonly taking 1.5 to 3 kilowatts of power. The current is high, and therefore there is a drop in the voltage applied to the heater equal to the current multiplied by the resistance of the cord. There is probably little power wasted, because any heat from the cord goes to heat up the same room. But a voltage drop causes the heater to draw less current because its resistance is constant, and therefore less total power is provided to heat the room. If the heater is thermostatically controlled so that it is not working all the time, the difference is small because any reduction in the heater's power would cause the thermostat to keep it going for longer, to compensate.
What is the minimum acceptable wire size for ground conductors in power cords for power cord lengths less than 15 feet in length?
Its 16 AWG
What will be the effects of using a 12V 1.5A power source to a 15V 1A device?
Most likely, yes. If your device requires 12 volt and draws 1 Amp of current, a 12 volt power supply will give the required voltage and will be able to supply the 1 amp of current it needs to run. A power supply that supplies a little more voltage might also work but depending on the device may cause the device to fail sooner. Much more than 12 volts will most likely destroy the device and result in a burning smell and smoke. A power supply for less than 12 volts may fail to power the device or may make it run slower. This would be like using a battery in a device and as the battery gets weaker, it supplies less voltage and the device slows down or a flashlight get dimmer till it stops working. A 1.5 amp power source is capable of delivering 1.5 amp of current to the device. If the device need less (only 1 amp), it still gets the amount it needs to function. If the power supply was rated at 10 A or 100 A, the device will still only use 1 A to function. If the power supply were rated at less than 1 amp. The device might not get enough current to run.
What are the disadvantages of mini ups?
Like any battery powered device Universal Power Supplies do run out of power. The smaller the UPS the less time it can give you.
Why is a toaster cord so short?
Short electrical cords are less likely to get tangled, to get tripped over, to get stepped on which can cause fraying, or to otherwise be messy and troublesome. Of course, if you don't happen to have a conveniently located electrical outlet, your short cord won't be that convenient after all. But you can always use an extension cord or power bar if you need to.
Can you use a power adapter that has less amp input?
The rule with power adapters is generally that the voltage must be the same as the device's input voltage requirements. However, the amperage just has to be equal to or greater than the device's input current requirements. The device will draw as much current as it needs. But, mismatching voltages can destroy electronic equipment.
