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These are different ways of measuring voltages. In the united states, people often refer to the standard household electricity as "110 volt", because that is close to the average voltage over time that the sine wave will be at. 115 is was MOST electric companies actually produce, on average, and 120 volt is the RMS measurement of that voltage. The peak voltage at the top and bottom of the sine wave will usually be close to 125 volts. For more information, please Google for how AC works.
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∙ 14y agoIf this is written on the apparatus or nameplate, it is the EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE. If your local AC power supply is 110 volts, 115 volts, or 120 volts, this is your SYSTEM VOLTAGE. When any of the three is provided at the US standard of 60 Hz, the difference for machinery is usually negligible.
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∙ 12y agoYes, it is in the rating that the manufacturer has been given approval for, to state the highest voltage allowed to be supplied to the device. A 110 volt device is usually rated at 130 volts maximum and a 220 volt device is usually rated at 250 volts maximum. If you look at switches closely you will see all of the information imprinted on the side of the device. You can use a higher rated switch on lower voltages but not a lower rated switch on higher voltages.
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Can 115 volt be used in 110 plug?
115 Volt and a 110 Volt can be treated as the same thing. The electrical voltage supplied from your electric company is not exact and can be 120 Volt + or - 10%.
Will a 115 volt converter from 240 volts harm a 110 - 120 volt appliance?
The appliaance is designed for 110-120 v so if it is fed at 115 v that is quite OK.
Can a 120 volt game be played in a car that is equipped with 115 volt?
yes, most 115 volt devices will work with any voltage from 100 to 130 volts with no problem.
Can 110 volt be used for 115 volt?
Yes - usually house voltage varies from 110 to 120 volts.
Can you plug in a 150V appliance into a 110V outlet?
Probably not, but I have yet to see a 150 volt appliance as this is a non-standard voltage. If you are referring to a 115 volt appliance then the answer is yes you can as 110/115/120 volts tend to be used interchangeably in practice and are close enough together to not affect operation of the appliance.
What if you only get 118 volts on a 120 outlet?
There is no problem with that voltage. As long as the voltage is plus or minus 5% of the nominal voltage of 115 volts it is considered to be in the 120 volt range.
How do you round 115 to two significant figures?
120
Can you use a 120 volt bulb in a 130 volt socket?
Can you use a 120 volt bulb in a 130 volt socket?
Can 115 volt appliance be plugged into Canadian household outlet?
Yes. All Canadian regular household outlets work at 110-120 Volts.
What the difference between a 120 volt and a 240 volt waffle iron?
One has an element designed to work on 120 volts, the other has an element designed to work on 240 volts.
How much does Chelsea Staub weigh?
she probably weighs between 115 -120
Can a 115 volt icemaker be plugged into a 110 volt receptacle outlet?
There is no problem with that voltage. As long as the voltage is plus or minus 5% of the nominal voltage of 115 volts it is considered to be in the 120 volt range. Even though there is only a 110 volt potential at the outlet it is still rated to a voltage of 120 volts maximum. The second consideration is the amperage of the icemaker. Most 120 volt receptacles are rated at 15 amps and are fed with a #14 wire that is rated at 15 amps. As long as the icemaker does not draw more amperage than the receptacle is rated for the connection will be fine. If the icemaker draws more that 15 amps the breaker will trip.
