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for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz power supply service.It is important that you should read see the answer to the Related Question shown below.

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It won't run, there is insufficient start up voltage. It's all in the way the windings in the motor are connected. Since I'm an electrician, I just haven't done this because I always do something to make it right i.e. change the input voltage or change the connections of the motor windings. I would suspect the most it would do is buzz. Just a guess.

If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician to have it rewired if it's dual voltage or change the power source to accommodate your motor.

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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

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some devices such as cell phone chargers wont mind, but others, such as portable music devices, household appliances etc will instantly die. If you manage to get a 110 configured plug into a 220 volt plug configuration, you would trip the breaker on overcurrent.

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If you are lucky, and the unit has a switching device, nothing. If it doesn't, then you will more than likely notice a "fizz" and a burning smell. If left, the smell will get worse, and if you are lucky then, the unit will fail, if you are very unlucky, the unit could start to burn.

Hopefully the fuse box, will cut in, otherwise you could have a fire on your hands, and if not attended to, you could loose your house.

** [Warning] This is why it is important to read the instructions of a unit and not to alter the intended electrical input - [End of Warning] **

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This scenario is not possible due to the configuration of plug (caps) that the manufactures install on their equipment. The pin configuration of a 120 volt plug will only fit into a 120 volt receptacle. A 220 volt receptacle has a completely different pin configuration so that no matter how hard you try and push it in, the 120 volt plug will not fit.

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A 110 v single phase supply has a peak voltage of 156 volts so a capacitor rated at 230 v can be used. However it must be a bipolar capacitor that works on ac, and not an electrolytic capacitor that works only on dc.

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unless it's a wide-input switchmode power supply (almost all phone chargers, etc) it will be destroyed.

if type-plate states: 100-250VAC 50-60Hz, you can use it anywhere in the world.

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The 110 appliance will run faster than normal and burn out.

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Plug a 110v hair straightener into a 220v outlet?

Do not do this.


If the electrical device says 100-240 v is it safe to plug a 110 device into a 220 outlet?

Only if it is rated for 110V-220V. If it is rated for 110V only and you plug it into a 220V outlet, your device will be destroyed.


Can you use a 220v outlet to plug a 110v electronic device into?

You cannot directly plug a 110v device into a 220v outlet. This can cause damage to the device or even create a safety hazard. You would need a voltage converter or transformer to safely convert the 220v outlet to the appropriate voltage for the 110v device.


120V gas Kenmore dryer and the hook up location has the big 240V female receptacle--what is easiest solution thanks?

The easiest solution is to leave the 220V original outlet alone and plug the 110V dryer into a close 110V outlet, most likely the one for the washer. There should be nearby 110V outlets so you don't have to muck with rewiring the 220V outlet. A short heavy-duty extension cord is an option. I would also recommend killing the power to the old dryer outlet if it is unused. It cannot hurt. If you cannot plug the dryer into a nearby 110V outlet you can derate the 220V outlet down to a dedicated 110V outlet. This is not a task to be taken lightly if you are not experienced. If you do take this course of action yourself, buy a book. Do it right or don't do it at all. Negligence could kill someone.


Do you need a neutral when running a BLK Red and ground from a panel directly to a 240V 4800W 20A heater outlet?

No. The black is 220, the red is 220, and the ground serves as the neutral. the last answer "no" is correct but the reason is not. the ground is still a ground. the red is 110v and the black is 110v. together they are 220v. the neutral or (common) is for a 110v return. for example a stove or a dryer will have 2 hots a common and a ground because they use 220v and 110v. 220v to power the heating elements and 110 for the controls, light bulbs or the outlet on a stove. A construction heater only uses 220v and only requires the two hots and the ground for safety.

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Can you plug a 220v deep fryer into a 110v outlet?

No. Attempting to run an appliance on insufficient voltage can cause damage to the appliance and can be dangerous. Call an electrician and get him to install a 220v plug


Plug a 110v hair straightener into a 220v outlet?

Do not do this.


Can a 110v outlet be converted into a 220v outlet Or is there something I can purchase that will be less of a hassle than rewiring this is for a conventional oven?

This is a two part question. Can a 110v outlet be converted into a 220v outlet, yes it can. The other part of the question needs to be discussed.


If the electrical device says 100-240 v is it safe to plug a 110 device into a 220 outlet?

Only if it is rated for 110V-220V. If it is rated for 110V only and you plug it into a 220V outlet, your device will be destroyed.


If I connect 110v xbox one to a 220v outlet what will burn will the power supply burn or will the Xbox one burn?

If you connect 110V xbox one to a 220V outlet, only the power supply will burn and not the Xbox one.


Can you use a 220v outlet to plug a 110v electronic device into?

You cannot directly plug a 110v device into a 220v outlet. This can cause damage to the device or even create a safety hazard. You would need a voltage converter or transformer to safely convert the 220v outlet to the appropriate voltage for the 110v device.


How do you wire a 110v supply for 220v heaters?

A 220v heater has two 110v lines coming into it--either two 110v lines with a neutral, like a range, or two 110v lines with no neutral, like a water heater. Unless there's a fan in the system, they only use two wires. It's cheaper that way. If you have a DEDICATED circuit for each 220v heater--one where there's only one thing on the breaker--and you have at least 10/2 wire (unless the amps call for 8/2 or 6/2 wiring, which happens), you can install a two-pole breaker to feed 220v to the heater. If you're just trying to plug the heater into an outlet and get it to work, you've got a problem in that you can't pull 220v out of a 110v outlet no matter how hard you try. Sorry.


120V gas Kenmore dryer and the hook up location has the big 240V female receptacle--what is easiest solution thanks?

The easiest solution is to leave the 220V original outlet alone and plug the 110V dryer into a close 110V outlet, most likely the one for the washer. There should be nearby 110V outlets so you don't have to muck with rewiring the 220V outlet. A short heavy-duty extension cord is an option. I would also recommend killing the power to the old dryer outlet if it is unused. It cannot hurt. If you cannot plug the dryer into a nearby 110V outlet you can derate the 220V outlet down to a dedicated 110V outlet. This is not a task to be taken lightly if you are not experienced. If you do take this course of action yourself, buy a book. Do it right or don't do it at all. Negligence could kill someone.


Do you need a neutral when running a BLK Red and ground from a panel directly to a 240V 4800W 20A heater outlet?

No. The black is 220, the red is 220, and the ground serves as the neutral. the last answer "no" is correct but the reason is not. the ground is still a ground. the red is 110v and the black is 110v. together they are 220v. the neutral or (common) is for a 110v return. for example a stove or a dryer will have 2 hots a common and a ground because they use 220v and 110v. 220v to power the heating elements and 110 for the controls, light bulbs or the outlet on a stove. A construction heater only uses 220v and only requires the two hots and the ground for safety.


Why is 220 volts the main voltage in the Philippines?

1) Possible... You can buy a converter in any electrical supplies store. Plug in your appliance(s) in this converter then plug the converter into your 220V outlet. 2) Most of the Automatic Voltage Regulator has a 110V outlet. Plug in your appliance in this outlet and plug in the AVR in the 220V outlet. Hope I help you


Can you buy a 120v appliance and use it with a 220v outlet?

A high voltage will certainly damage a low voltage appliance and perhaps set fire to other things nearby.


Can I use a 220V oven with 110V outlet?

No, and if you don't have a 220v outlet, you will need an electrician to run a #8 copper wire with a direct line to the electrical panel (40 or 50 amp), depending on the oven's requirments - check the manual.