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Some of the more powerful motors need more voltage to operate but it would be a waste to have all small motors also use 220 volts. Think of it like a semi truck. It needs the larger, more powerful engine to do it's job but to put that same motor in an economy car would be way too much.
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Are electric cook tops 110 volt or 220 volt?
Mine was 220 and I suppose they all are.
Are electric blankets 110 volt and 220 volt or just 110?
Typically they are either 220V or 110 volts not both. Plugging a 11o volt blanket to a 220 volt line has a huge risk of fire.
Can you use Nintendo DSi on 110 volt and 220 volt?
no
Can you plug In a 220 volt to a 110 outlet?
no
Is France 110 volt or 220 volt?
France uses 220-240 volts for their electrical system.
How do you wire 220 volt from 2 110 volt lines. you have a concessions stand that is wired for 220 but everywhere you have been lately just keeps giving you 2 - 110 volt line?
If you combine two 110 volt power lines it does not give you 220 volts, the voltage will be the same. The only way to turn 110 volts into 220 volts is with a step-up transformer.
Can you use 110 volt printer with 220 volt?
You need a step down voltage transformer that converts 220 volt to 110 volt to use a 110 volt printer with 220 volt. You can get good quality transformers at East West International in Houston, TX. If you order online or over the phone, they can ship it to you in 2-3 business days.
Can you use a 220 volt printer on 110 volt service?
No, unless it is dual rated for 110 - 220 volt use. Check the manual or look at the rating sticker that should be somewhere on the printer.
Can you plug a 220 volt lamp into a 110 volt outlet?
No, the plugs are different to prevent this and even if you could the lamp would be very dim.
What is the amount of power consumed by a 60 watt 220 volt lamp when it is connected across 110 volt supply?
What is the amount of power consumed by a 60 watt 220 volt lamp when it is connected across 110 volt supply?
What happens when a 110 volt breast pump is plugged in 220 volt outlet?
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How can I install a 110 receptacle alongside a 220 receptacle using the 220 receptacle wires for power?
While you can physically do this it violates the Electrical Code. 110 Volt and 220 Volt receptacles are required by the Electrical Code to be on separate breakers for safety reasons, this would put them on the same 220 Volt breaker.
