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You don't. The receptacles accept different shaped plugs to stop people from doing this. If you did somehow rig it up to fit, you would most definitely damage or destroy the object plugged in.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf the appliance has a safety certification - such as a UL Listing, it is rated to operate from 110 - 125 volts AC, which are typical values in the U.S.
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∙ 10y agoAssuming the plug configuration, the physical fit, is the same - just plug it in. the voltage difference is within what the equipment can handle.
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How do you rewire a 220v lamp for 120v?
If your trying to plug in a 110 Volt lamp into 240 volt outlet the answer is simple. You must buy a step down transformer, or your lamp will burn out.
Can you convert an existing 120V plug on an appliance to a 240V plug not speaking of a converter but actually changing the plug so there are no long term effects on the appliance?
If I understand your question, Can you run a 110 appliance off of a 220 volt outlet? You could by only using one leg of the 220. You may also consider changing the outlet. Put in a regular 110 outlet and capping off one leg of the 220 in the wall box. You still have a neutral and a ground to work with. I read this as the questioner doesn't want to modify the outlet. Check the voltage ratings on the device. Many electronic devices nowadays can havdle 120V or 240V as it is cheaper to manufacture one powersupply and sell it everywhere. If your device is rated for 240V, you can put a 240V plug on it. If it only says 120V, no dice. 240V will burn it up.
Can a cigarette lighter plug be replaced with a regular outlet plug?
No, a cigarette lighter plug cannot be replaced with a regular outlet plug. These two types of plugs have different voltage ratings and designs. A cigarette lighter plug is designed to fit into a car's 12-volt DC socket, while a regular outlet plug is designed for use with household AC outlets.
240V to a standard outlet?
What is your question? A standard outlet is 110V. A 220 outlet is shaped different so that you know it is 220. You would never run 220 through a 110 outlet.
Can you run a 230 volt 60 hertz motor by plugging it into 110 house plug?
Yes, assuming the wall outlet produces 120V 60 Hz at at least 4 watts.
Do you need a 110 v power strip to plug into 110 v outlet?
Nominally 110 to 120 volt power strip is okay to connect to a standard outlet.
How do you rewire a 220v lamp for 120v?
If your trying to plug in a 110 Volt lamp into 240 volt outlet the answer is simple. You must buy a step down transformer, or your lamp will burn out.
Can you plug In a 220 volt to a 110 outlet?
no
Do they use 110 transformer boxes in Australia?
Not unless you have a 110 volt supply to plug it in to. The standard General Power Outlet in Australia is 240 volts AC at 50 Hertz.
Can you plug 110V appliance in a 100V outlet?
A previous member answered: "No. You will need a step up transformer to be able to use 110v appliances in 100v sockets." This is incorrect. In the US, the AC supplied to household outlets may be called 100, 110, 0r 120 Volts. These all refer to the U.S. nominal 110 Volt supply, which can range from as low as 95 volts and as high as 125 volts and most appliances labeled for 110 Volts may be used in the socket. Generally, if the plug fits, it's safe.
Can you convert an existing 120V plug on an appliance to a 240V plug not speaking of a converter but actually changing the plug so there are no long term effects on the appliance?
If I understand your question, Can you run a 110 appliance off of a 220 volt outlet? You could by only using one leg of the 220. You may also consider changing the outlet. Put in a regular 110 outlet and capping off one leg of the 220 in the wall box. You still have a neutral and a ground to work with. I read this as the questioner doesn't want to modify the outlet. Check the voltage ratings on the device. Many electronic devices nowadays can havdle 120V or 240V as it is cheaper to manufacture one powersupply and sell it everywhere. If your device is rated for 240V, you can put a 240V plug on it. If it only says 120V, no dice. 240V will burn it up.
Can you take a 120V winecooler to Europe and use it with an 240V outlet and an adapter?
NO, unless you get a converter that converts 220 to 110.
Can you use 110 volt batteries charger here in Australia?
Not unless you have a 110 volt supply to plug it in to. The standard General Power Outlet in Australia is 240 volts AC at 50 Hertz.
Where should the ground be in household outlet?
In a United States 110/120V household outlet (also known as an Edison plug) the ground contact is the one shaped like a train tunnel, usually located at the bottom. The hot and neutral wires are the two shaped like slits.
Can you plug in 110 volt appliance into a 125 volt outlet?
Yes.
How many amps in standard 110 outlet?
15 amps
Can a cigarette lighter plug be replaced with a regular outlet plug?
No, a cigarette lighter plug cannot be replaced with a regular outlet plug. These two types of plugs have different voltage ratings and designs. A cigarette lighter plug is designed to fit into a car's 12-volt DC socket, while a regular outlet plug is designed for use with household AC outlets.
