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I have a need to charge up something that is rechargeable from an Asian country and want to know if you can plug a 240V foreign device with European 2-prong plug into a US 240V 3-prong dryer outlet?
Electrically yes, you can. Assuming everything is OK it will work fine. I have no idea if it will work physically, but you shouldn't just plug them together: You want to put an overcurrent device in between the outlet and your device. A US dryer outlet is usually fused at 30A, which is very high for consumer electronics. If something goes wrong in your charger it will catch fire before the breaker pops. Inserting a inexpensive fuse will prevent this. Be sure to use one rated for 240VAC (like a 3AG fuse) and not an automotive fuse. If you travel often you may want to make yourself a pigtail consisting of a US dryer cord, a overcurrent device (I would use a breaker here), and an outlet (or power strip) from the other country.
What do you need and how can you install a ground cable if your 240V outlet doesn't have a ground wire?
You need a 3 conductor wire with ground. For example if you had a 30 amp breaker for that outlet you would need 10awg 3w/ground. That's 10 gauge 3 conductor with ground and replace the old wire back to the panel.
Can you plug a 115V small American appliance into 240V outlet in Australia?
Its not the appliance that needs modification but the electrical delivery. You need a converter/transformer or adapter to change the way power is fed to the appliance. See the link provided for more explanation.
Wiring circuit for 240V welder with 3 prong plug pulling 6-3 wire do you need to replace welder cable with a 4 lead cable-plug or can you avoid the white lead to wire a 3 prong outlet red-black-green?
It depends on the welder. If it doesn't need 120V you can just put a wire nut on the neutral and wire a 240V plug. If it needs 120/240V you need the 4 prong plug. IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work ANDalways use an electrician's test meter having metal-tipped probes(not a simple proximity voltage indicator)to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
How do you wire a 6-20R outlet?
A 6-20R is 220V, 15/20A correct? If the outlet is within 75ft of the panel you need to run 12-2 to the outlet from the panel. I would recommend 12-3 as you can then upgrade to a 120/240V outlet later and you are not using a white wire as a hot. If you do use 12-2 wrap the white wire with electrical tape to show it's not neutral. Then just wire the outlet as a normal 220V outlet to a 20A 220V breaker.
If the lighter outlet is not working in a 1999 Nissan Maxima would it just need a fuse?
9 times out of 10 it is just a fuse
I have a need to charge up something that is rechargeable from an Asian country and want to know if you can plug a 240V foreign device with European 2-prong plug into a US 240V 3-prong dryer outlet?
Electrically yes, you can. Assuming everything is OK it will work fine. I have no idea if it will work physically, but you shouldn't just plug them together: You want to put an overcurrent device in between the outlet and your device. A US dryer outlet is usually fused at 30A, which is very high for consumer electronics. If something goes wrong in your charger it will catch fire before the breaker pops. Inserting a inexpensive fuse will prevent this. Be sure to use one rated for 240VAC (like a 3AG fuse) and not an automotive fuse. If you travel often you may want to make yourself a pigtail consisting of a US dryer cord, a overcurrent device (I would use a breaker here), and an outlet (or power strip) from the other country.
What do you need and how can you install a ground cable if your 240V outlet doesn't have a ground wire?
You need a 3 conductor wire with ground. For example if you had a 30 amp breaker for that outlet you would need 10awg 3w/ground. That's 10 gauge 3 conductor with ground and replace the old wire back to the panel.
Is it possible to hook up a 240V dryer to a 120V outlet via some sort of power converter?
No. You need to have a 220 outlet. Your 110 has only 1/2 the voltage you need. Also, the question you ask is not really feasible. The wattage required by the heating elements is more than what a 110V line could handle. (110V outlets and 120V outlets are practically the same for this discussion. I will refer to them as 120V. Same with 220V/240V outlets.) By 110V outlet I'm assuming you mean a standard US 120V 15A outlet. This outlet can provide a maximum of 15A at 120V. This means the outlet can provide 1,800W of power. ( Volts x Amps = Watts ) This is the maximum amount of power this outlet can provide, no more. Also, this is assuming nothing else is drawing power off the circuit this outlet is on. If you try to pull 1800W from an outlet and plug anything else into this circuit, the breaker will blow. Your dryer is designed to run off a 30A 240V circuit. Let's say, for argument, it draws 24A at 240V. This means your appliance requires 5,760W of power to run correctly. This is 3.2 times the absolute maximum amount of power your 120V outlet can provide. There is no way you can run this appliance off this outlet. You have a larger problem here than the voltage difference. NO WAY One person has said "homes are not wired 110v, they are wired 220v. if you put a 2 pole breaker (or 2 pole fuse, if it's a fuse panel) in the panel, you will get 220v." Although it may be partly true, it does not answer the question. The related questions explore the amount of power needed for a dryer, which cannot usually be supplied through the wiring for a 110 V outlet. So, in general, the answer is no. You will need to run a different set of wires from the breaker/fuse panel to the location where the dryer is to be installed, and use a 2-pole breaker and the proper dryer outlet. You could, in theory, but the transformer would weigh more than the dryer and cost at least 4 times as much as a new dryer. The circuit would also have to be upgraded to at least a 60 amp 120volt outlet. Very impractical.
Where is the fuse for the dash power outlet on a 2000 Dakota The outlet that's supposed to be hot all the time The wiring diagram shows a dedicated fuse somewhere but where?
The fuse for the Power Accessory Outlet on the dash is located up under the dash on the drivers side behind the main fuse panel. Look up under the dash towards the rear of the main fuse panel and it is mounted there. Need a flashlight. It is somewhat hard to access.
What kind of fuse do you need for a blown out radio fuse in a Toyota Tacoma?
the same as what came out
Do you need to replace a 240V outlet for the stove if it makes a cracking sound when the stove gets turned on?
Could be the outlet, could be an open wire, could be a loose connection. First thing I would do is check that the connections are tight. Then replace the outlet. That leaves the wiring... The connection is probably corroded. Check the plug, if it's black and pitted you probably should replace both the plug and outlet.
How can you convert a 3 prong 240V appliance outlet to 120V without rewiring and replacing the outlet?
For USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.1) An outlet for 240V is totally different from a regular 120V outlet. 2) The wiring for 240V is also much heavier than for 120V.3) The double pole circuit breaker necessary for 240V is different to the single pole breaker used for 120V.4) Anyway it is not clear why you would want to try to change a 240V outlet to a 120V type?5) If you could log in and add some more details below here so we knew your reasoning for wanting this change to take place, someone may be able to assist you much further.The reason why I need to do this is because there is only one 3-prong 240V outlet in the water heater closet feeding an inline water heater and I want to install an instant hot water recycling system which runs on 120v I so need the extra power outlet.If you want to keep the existing 240V water heater then you cannot add another outlet to the circuit, not even a 240V one, let alone a 120V one!The wiring and its circuit breaker is only rated to carry the current for one water heater and nothing else. If you add another appliance to the circuit you risk causing a house fire: the breaker may buzz but not trip so that the wiring gets hotter and hotter until something catches on fire!So, if you are planning to buy a new hot water recycling system it surely deserves to be installed safely and correctly?So why not, for your instant hot water recycling system, have a licensed electrician install a separate 120V circuit with the correct breaker, the correct-sized cable and the correct outlet near to the existing 240V outlet?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.
What can you do if have no 240V outlets and a 240V air conditioner to plug in?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz power supply service.An appliance designed for 240V absolutely must have a 240V outlet installed for it; there is no way to properly power it with 120V. If you aren't able to install a 240V outlet yourself, you should contact an electrician.You'll have to install a double-pole breaker in your breaker box. As for the outlet, read the instructions and determine what size outlet (how many amps) you need. For the cables, if it's an air conditioner that requires 120/240V then you'll need a 4 conductor wire. (3 wires plus ground.) If it just requires 240V you'll need a 3 conductor wire. (2 wires plus ground.)For wire sizes, some recommendations, which exceed the National Electrical Code, are:15 Amps or less: 12 gauge; 20 Amps or less: 10 gauge; 30 Amps or less: 8 gauge;40 Amps or less: 6 gauge; 50 Amps or less: 4 gauge.Again, these values are over-sized but bear in mind that the actual length of the run is very important and must be taken into account when selecting the gauge of wiring to use for a new circuit. Best practice is to check with a licensed electrician or see Table 310.16 in the National Electrical Code.If you do this work yourself, always turn off the power at the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work ANDalways use an electrician's test meter having metal-tipped probes (not a simple proximity voltage indicator)to insure 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.
Where is the fuse located for the auxiliary power outlet on my 2001 Nissan Frontier?
Check out the fuse block under the hood near the battery. You need to remove the plastic cover, which has a diagram of the fuses below.
Where is the lighter fuse located in a 2006 Prius?
Lighter is labeled Power Outlet and has its own 15A fuse. The fuse block you want is under the the dash below the steering wheel. Get out of the car and lay your head on the driver-side floor looking up and you will be looking at it. There is a plastic cover with blue text that flips off. You can then study the cover to find the fuse - the Power Outlet fuse is third from one end, if I remember correctly. You'll need some needle-nose pliers to pull it out. You will need a flashlight as well to replace the fuse and the cover.
300 watt usage would need what kind of electrical outlet?
Standard 120 volt 15 amp outlet. 300 watts is not a high current demand.
