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The answer will depend on where in the world you live and the local adopted electrical code.
In the US, generally yes, 220V branch circuits are legal. Most electric ranges, electric water heaters and house air conditioning units require 220 (actually nominal 240) volts, and are fed from a branch circuit.
There are limitations and exceptions. For instance, the NEC ( 210.6(A) ) limits the following branch circuits to 120 volts nominal:
In dwelling units, guest rooms or guest suites of hotels, motels and similar occupancies, the voltage shall not exceed 120 volts, nominal, between conductors that supply the terminals of the following: 1. Luminaires (lighting fixtures) 2. cord-and-plug connected loads 1440 volt-amperes, nominal, or less or less than 1/4hp.
NEC (2005) article 210.6 covers branch circuit voltage limitations.
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How long does current remain in a 220 volt circuit?
The current will remain in a 220 volt circuit as long as the circuit load remains in the circuit and the circuit remains closed.
Can you use 265 volt appliance on a 220 volt line?
Yes, the 265 volts is just the maximum the appliance can handle. You can use it on a 240 volt circuit.
Are there 220 volt gfci circuit breakers?
Yes, Electrical supply stores usually carry them
What size in a 90 amp 220 volt circuit?
4 AWG copper or 2 AWG aluminum.
Are electric cook tops 110 volt or 220 volt?
Mine was 220 and I suppose they all are.
How long does current remain in a 220 volt circuit?
The current will remain in a 220 volt circuit as long as the circuit load remains in the circuit and the circuit remains closed.
Can you supply three 220 -240 volt 16.6 amp infrared heaters with one circuit?
Can you supply three 220 -240 volt 16.6 amp infrared heaters with one circuit?
Can 110 volt apliance work on 220 volts circuit?
NO - that is dangerous.
Is there an adapter that will make a 110 volt refrigerator receptacle into a 220 volt?
No. You need to rewire the circuit from the electric panel.
What size wire for an 80 amp 220 volt circuit?
# 3 gauge
Can a 440 volt capacitor be used for a 230 volt application?
No. The capacitor will short out and possibly explode. On the other hand, the 440 Volt Cap can be used in a 220 Volt circuit.
How do you charge a 12volt battery from a 220volt home system?
With a 12 volt battery charger that is made to plug into a 220 volt circuit.
Can you use 265 volt appliance on a 220 volt line?
Yes, the 265 volts is just the maximum the appliance can handle. You can use it on a 240 volt circuit.
Are there 220 volt gfci circuit breakers?
Yes, Electrical supply stores usually carry them
What size in a 90 amp 220 volt circuit?
4 AWG copper or 2 AWG aluminum.
Are electric cook tops 110 volt or 220 volt?
Mine was 220 and I suppose they all are.
Why a bulb of 60 watt glow in 220 volt of ac?
the 220 volt bulp in 220 volt ac current
