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How is the load determined for outlets supplying specific appliances?
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The total outlet load may also be determined on a watts-per-square-foot basis.
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What do the outlets in your homes provide?
The outlets in your home provide the convenience to be able to use electricity at specific points in rooms throughout the house. This saves not have to take your equipment to the distribution point where the power enters the building to operate the equipment.
Why do some lights go off in your house when you turn on too many appliances?
In a well designed house the lights are not connected to the same circuit as an appliance. If by going out you are saying that a breaker trips, then your appliances and lights combined are exceeding the rating of the breaker. You either need to rewire and balance the loads better or plug high current appliances into different outlets on another breaker. If you are not tripping breakers, but lights are just dimming you have a bigger problem with inadequate current supplying your house.
What Voltage type are in outlets at home?
Your home electrical wall outlets current capacity is governed by the breaker that feeds that circuit. In most home situations the wall receptacles are fed with a 15 amp breaker. Dedicated outlets could have a higher ampacity as they are installed for specific appliances or devices. To check your circuit, plug a lamp into the outlet. Start flipping the breakers off. When the lamp goes out that is the breaker for that circuit. Look on the handle of the breaker and it will tell you the capacity of that particular circuit.
Do you need to get specific transformers-converters to run a cordless telephone and halogen lights from Europe?
Yes and no. European appliances run off 220V whereas American appliances run at 110V. However, American homes are wired for both 220 and 110 volts. 220 is just only used for large loads like ovens and dryers. If you know what you are doing you can install 220V outlets and then no, you don't need voltage converters. However, this is a very big job and is not worth the expense if you only have a few European appliances. You can buy 110-220V converters for this purpose.
What electric outlets does Canada use?
Homes in Canada use Type A and Type B socket outlets and plugs for general electrical appliances such as kettles, televisions, hair dryers, table lamps, etc.For photos see the Related Links and also the answers to the Related Questions shown below.Some further informationHomes in Canada use 240/120 volts at 60 cycles per second (60Hz) single phase. It is a split-phase system that delivers 240 volts to large domestic appliances (e.g. washing machines, dryers, air-conditioners, etc.) and 120 volts to lights and general socket outlets used for small appliances (coffee machines, electric shavers, televisions, etc.).
What do the outlets in your homes provide?
The outlets in your home provide the convenience to be able to use electricity at specific points in rooms throughout the house. This saves not have to take your equipment to the distribution point where the power enters the building to operate the equipment.
Why do some lights go off in your house when you turn on too many appliances?
In a well designed house the lights are not connected to the same circuit as an appliance. If by going out you are saying that a breaker trips, then your appliances and lights combined are exceeding the rating of the breaker. You either need to rewire and balance the loads better or plug high current appliances into different outlets on another breaker. If you are not tripping breakers, but lights are just dimming you have a bigger problem with inadequate current supplying your house.
Where would you find series circuits?
-- Older/cheap Christmas lights.-- Switches for lights and other household appliances, but not the household outlets.
What Voltage type are in outlets at home?
Your home electrical wall outlets current capacity is governed by the breaker that feeds that circuit. In most home situations the wall receptacles are fed with a 15 amp breaker. Dedicated outlets could have a higher ampacity as they are installed for specific appliances or devices. To check your circuit, plug a lamp into the outlet. Start flipping the breakers off. When the lamp goes out that is the breaker for that circuit. Look on the handle of the breaker and it will tell you the capacity of that particular circuit.
How is the minimum number of receptacle outlets determined for most occupied rooms?
one every 8 feet
What charter buses have outlets?
Some do; you will have to inquire with a specific line to find out.
What voltage is used in Germany?
AC voltage is 220v in Germany.Normal household appliances are 240v, some dual phase appliances such as cookers are 400v.
What is the Maximum number of outlets on a 20 amp circuit?
If following the National Electric Code (NEC) - most commonly used in USA there is no distinct limit to the number of outlets. You must calculate load in accordance with Article 220 and you must determine the largest motor load anticipated.
A house fuse box diagram?
Seems to me that would be a tool for the residents. A diagram of the home that shows electrical outlets and direct wired appliances - and which breaker or fuse these point to.
Do you need to get specific transformers-converters to run a cordless telephone and halogen lights from Europe?
Yes and no. European appliances run off 220V whereas American appliances run at 110V. However, American homes are wired for both 220 and 110 volts. 220 is just only used for large loads like ovens and dryers. If you know what you are doing you can install 220V outlets and then no, you don't need voltage converters. However, this is a very big job and is not worth the expense if you only have a few European appliances. You can buy 110-220V converters for this purpose.
If you have bought 2 appliances that require 240v outlets each and you only have one what is the easiest and efficient thing to do?
The easiest thing to do is use the appliances one at a time. If you need to use them simultaneously, then the ONLY safe way to do it is to have a qualified electrician add a second complete circuit for the second appliance.
What electric outlets does Canada use?
Homes in Canada use Type A and Type B socket outlets and plugs for general electrical appliances such as kettles, televisions, hair dryers, table lamps, etc.For photos see the Related Links and also the answers to the Related Questions shown below.Some further informationHomes in Canada use 240/120 volts at 60 cycles per second (60Hz) single phase. It is a split-phase system that delivers 240 volts to large domestic appliances (e.g. washing machines, dryers, air-conditioners, etc.) and 120 volts to lights and general socket outlets used for small appliances (coffee machines, electric shavers, televisions, etc.).
