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Outlet that reads 120 volts but you plug anything into it it burns it up?
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What if a 110 outlet reads 125 volts?
This will cause no problem to any of the connected equipment. If you read the specifications on the side of a receptacle you will find that the rating of the receptacle is usually 125 to 130 volts depending on the manufacturer of the device.
Why is it that the outlet shows 209 volts instead of 120 volts?
Because it is a 220 volt outlet instead of a 120 volt outlet. Now, if this is a standard 120 volt outlet that is reading 209 volts then someone has made a mistake in the wiring. You need to call an electrician to straighten this out.
What is power available from 110 VAC outlet?
Any where from 110 volts to 130 volts alternating current is available from a 110 VAC outlet.
How many volts in a standard household outlet?
In the US a general purpose receptacle outlet would be 120 volts; England 240 volts, France 115 volts, Libya 127 volts, Okinawa 100 volts, Tanzania 230 volts . . .; all depends on where your house is.
What is correct voltage measurements between prongs on 120 volt outlet?
There is no correct voltage between he prongs on a 120 volt outlet. The voltage is constantly changing. It depends on the time of day and what your home demand load is. The utility company is mandated to keep the voltage between plus or minus 10%. This means from the base voltage of 120 volts it could be as high as 132 volts and as low as 108 volts. These voltages are a major swing differential and very seldom seen. The voltage generally reads about 115 to 125 volts.
What is the problem if an outlet in the dinning room reads 145 volts and a outlet in the kitchen reads 79 to 81 volts?
My outlets have 132 volts in the kitchen! And 130 at the shop witch is 300 ft away ! Is this to much ! And transformernot cutting enough
What if a 110 outlet reads 125 volts?
This will cause no problem to any of the connected equipment. If you read the specifications on the side of a receptacle you will find that the rating of the receptacle is usually 125 to 130 volts depending on the manufacturer of the device.
Why is it that the outlet shows 209 volts instead of 120 volts?
Because it is a 220 volt outlet instead of a 120 volt outlet. Now, if this is a standard 120 volt outlet that is reading 209 volts then someone has made a mistake in the wiring. You need to call an electrician to straighten this out.
Can you plug 1 ampere 12 volts dc appliance to a 30 ampheres 12 volt dc outlet?
The outlet is rated for 30A, so anything up to, but not exceeding 30A can be plugged in.
What is power available from 110 VAC outlet?
Any where from 110 volts to 130 volts alternating current is available from a 110 VAC outlet.
How many volts in a standard household outlet?
In the US a general purpose receptacle outlet would be 120 volts; England 240 volts, France 115 volts, Libya 127 volts, Okinawa 100 volts, Tanzania 230 volts . . .; all depends on where your house is.
What is correct voltage measurements between prongs on 120 volt outlet?
There is no correct voltage between he prongs on a 120 volt outlet. The voltage is constantly changing. It depends on the time of day and what your home demand load is. The utility company is mandated to keep the voltage between plus or minus 10%. This means from the base voltage of 120 volts it could be as high as 132 volts and as low as 108 volts. These voltages are a major swing differential and very seldom seen. The voltage generally reads about 115 to 125 volts.
How many volts are in a duplex?
A duplex outlet is 115vac.
Can you plug a 115V appliance into a 110V outlet?
Yes you can safely do this. Most appliances that are marked 115 volts will operate on outlet between 110 and 120 volts safely.
What can you power with 10 volts?
Be it AC or DC any device who's nameplate reads 10 volts.
A power supply receives 120 volts of power from a wall outlet and converts it to?
A power supply receives 120 volts of AC power from a wall outlet and converts it to 3.3, 5, and 12 volts of DC power.
Can you plug a 115 volt 15 amp airconditioning unit to a 100 volt outlet?
I have never seen a 100 Volt rated outlet. Usually outlets would be rated for 110 to 120 volts for residential use, or maybe 150 volts. The rating is separate from what voltage the outlet is providing. If your outlet is supplying 100 volts, as measured by an accurate voltmeter, you have some problem in your wiring or a faulty outlet. If there is only 100 volts at the outlet get an electrician to diagnose the problem if you are not completely familiar with home wiring. In general you should never use an outlet that has a voltage or current rating less that the device will consume.
