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Most household voltages range from 110 to 120 volts. All equipment rated within the ranges from 110 to 120 volts are all compatible with each other. This ten volt range is brought about by the power company, as they have a responsibility to keep voltages within a certain 10% range. The load will only notice a difference of 1% on the load current. e.g. Wattage load of 2400. Amps = watts/volts. 2400/110V = 21 amps. 2400/120V = 20 amps.
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When do you need to convert the voltage for appliances?
You need to convert the voltage if your appliance requires less voltage than you power supply. example: appliances is 110V and power supply is 220V.
Do I need a voltage converter for UK?
That depends on where you're coming from, and on where the appliances you bring with you are designed to operate.
Why do some appliances need to use a transformer?
Appliances that use printed circuit boards for their control will need to use transformers to get the voltage down to their operating voltages. These types of boards operate on 5 to 24 volts. This transformer is usually Incorporated on the PC board and its primary voltage is that of the supply voltage of the country that you reside.
How do you use high powered Chinese appliances in the US?
You need to buy a transformer to convert the voltage to 110V.
Why elctrical devices and appliances are connected in parallel at home?
Dependable voltage; and you don't need to have all devices on or off simultaneously.
Will my US appliances work in Ireland?
No. The voltage is different. Even with something like a phone you will need a special plug to use.
If you buy a television or computar in another country why might you have trouble using it in the US?
For one thing, the supply voltage in the USA is different from almost anywhere else. In Europe, for example, the mains voltage is between 230 volts (in much of the mainland Europe) and 240 volts in the UK. Much of Asia is of a similar voltage. Therefore most electrical appliances can be used across these countries with little problem as the mains voltage is very similar. However, in the USA, the mains voltage is only 110 volts, which is not enough to run most foreign appliances. Furthermore, if you take an American appliance to Europe and try to use it (even if you buya plug adapter to cope with the different shaped plug) , it will be severely damaged when the supply voltage is more than twice the US voltage. To cope with this, as well as getting a plug adapter you will also need a transformer to alter the voltage from 240V to 110V.
How much voltage a 0v bulb need to glow?
Some small voltage above 0.
Why you are using 230v in home applainces?
Some appliances need Hi voltage (double line) like stoves and ranges, also electric dryers and air conditioners need 220-240 power line.
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