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Is a 115 Volt circuit the same as a household plug-point for an air conditioner?
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∙ 14y ago
As you needed to ask this question here the best advice anyone can give you is to call a licensed electrician for advice.
If the air conditioner was not supplied with a standard mains power plug then it is likely that it was not designed to be used on a standard 120 volt socket outlet.
Household electricity in the US is nominally 120 volts, not 115 volts. (See the Related Question shown below for more information.)
If you are asking if it is possible to plug an air conditioner unit into a normal household socket outlet, it may or may not be possible, depending on the voltage of the supply that it needs and the power taken. This information is usually given on a rating plate on the back or the side of the by the air conditioner unit.
If an air conditioner requires more power than can be supplied by a normal 120 volt household socket outlet, or if it requires a 240 volt supply, then it can only be used on a dedicated branch circuit having:
- the right size circuit breakers installed on the main incoming power breaker panel
- wiring of the right size and
- the correct type of socket outlet.
A licensed electrician will be able to give further advice about this matter.
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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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yes
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Yes, in the form of GFCI circuit breakers, not as a receptacle.
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What happens to your air conditioner if you lose one 110 volt phase?
If it is a 240 volt conditioner it will stop. If it is a 120 volt conditioner it will stop if it is on the leg that has been lost.
How do you connect a volt to a circuit?
A volt can not be connected to a circuit.
How long does current remain in a 220 volt circuit?
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Is a map of a circuit a volt?
A map of a circuit is not a volt. A map of a circuit is referred to as a schematics chart. The schematics chart details the path of the circuit, from beginning to end.
Is 24 voltage a lot?
It depends on the use it is being put to. It is sufficient for a 24 volt circuit. Too much for a 12 volt circuit and too little for a 240 volt circuit.
If there is a 240V outlet but the air conditioner is only 120V can the outlet be converted?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.How to do this job depends entirely on the Wiring Codes or Regulations for the locality (Town/State) and on the exact location of the outlets you wish to install. Consider if it would be a good idea to leave the existing 240 volt circuit and outlet alone. It would then be available for use for some other appliance in the future. Instead of converting that 240 volt outlet, put in a new 120 volt branch circuit fo the air conditioner unit.A new 120 volt receptacle of the right type and size for your air conditioner and a new 120 volt circuit breaker can be installed in your home's main breaker panel, along with a new cable of the right size to carry the current drawn by your air conditioner unit.If you do decide that you want to convert the existing 240 volt outlet, you must keep in mind that the amperage drawn by the 120 volt appliance must not be more that the current-carrying capacity of the existing wires which were once installed for a 240 volt appliance.For example, if the existing 240 volt circuit is only for 15 amps and the new 120 volt air conditioner needs 20 amps, it will not be safe to convert the existing wiring. New wiring of the correct size must be installed.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 JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Can you use a 6 volt relay to 230 volt circuit?
If you are talking about a 6 volt coil, yes, so long as the contacts are rated for the 230 volt circuit. If you are talking about 6 volt contacts, no, absolutely not.
Is a 1996 Ford Taurus air conditioner 12 volt or 24 volt?
12 V
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if the nameplate says 120 volt, then yes. but might trip breaker if the circuit is overloaded and or only 15 amps
How much voltage does an air conditioner require?
That depends on the size and application of the unit. An automotive system runs off of 12 volts. In the USA, a household unit is 110 or 220 volt.
Should you have a gfci for your 110 volt air conditioner?
yes
Can you convert an old 15 amp 125 volt electrical outlet to a household electrical outlet?
A 15 amp 125 volt outlet is a household outlet.
