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As one whose career was as an industrial electrician, there are two major reasons: * Doubling the voltage also doubles the current, resulting in 4 times the power consumption. This will either immediately destroy the item or result in rapid overheating leading to destruction. * The insulation used on the wiring in a 115-volt tool or appliance may very well not be rated for 230 volts, resulting in short circuits and shock hazards. It's dangerous to the device if not to the user.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoyeah dont do that , operating it at twice the rated voltage and you would risk blowing fuses or melting wires , not recommended
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How do you change 115v to 230v?
You need to use a 2:1 ratio transformer, with a capacity (in volt amperes) to match the load you have in mind.
Can you run a 12v device off 13.8v?
Yes, if the device has a built in step down transformer. Think of it this way, the electricity in your household is a typical 230v. Mobile phones tend to use 6v of electricity. So when you plug your phone charger into the wall socket, 230v will run directly into that charger, through the cable and into your phone, typically blowing up the device or overloading it. That's why the charger has a transformer in it (a step-down transformer) which steps down the voltage from 230v to about 6-12v. So hopefully that explains your question. If not, try to eleaborate a bit more so i can possible help further. Thank you.
How many watts does a geyser use?
Mine uses 230v and 2.58KWh.
What power voltage does Europe use?
Most of Europe uses a 230V system.
How do you calculate amp draw for 115v 1 phase and the breaker size?
To calculate the amp draw of a device you need to use one of the following three formula. I = W/E, I = E/R, I =√W/R. Once the amperage of the circuit is found then the size of the breaker can be established.
Any advantages in wiring a single speed pool pump 230V vs 115V electrician says cheaper to wire 115V?
Your electrician is correct on this. However, the pump is designed for 230V and will use less electricity, thus saving money if wired for 230V. Yeah, if you have to rewire for 230 V then it would be more expensive until your savings had consumed or offset the expense.
How do you change 115v to 230v?
You need to use a 2:1 ratio transformer, with a capacity (in volt amperes) to match the load you have in mind.
How many voltage does an air handler use?
residential usually 115v or 230v. Commercial could be 115, 208-230 or 460
How many volts does a computer monitor use?
from the wall it could be 115v ac, or in non American countries that use it 230v ac. internal voltages range from 12v dc, 5v dc, 3.3v dc.
You have 240v and you need to convert to 230v for an air compressor?
Yes, you can use a 230 volt device on a 240 volt supply.
How much voltage is used by electrical device?
minimum 230volts In formal electrical jargon, a "device" does not "use" electricity. A device is something like a switch or receptacle(outlet) that helps control or carry electricity but does not consume electricity. In the United States, voltage for home lighting and general purpose receptacles is 120v. Voltage for electrical appliances such as ranges, clothes dryers, or furnaces is 240v. Voltages such as 110v, 115v, or 125v are versions of 120v in electrical jargon and voltages such as 220v or 230v are versions of 240v.
Does the power consumption vary for a device depending if it is connected to 208v or 230v?
no it does not in a way it does it depends on the device and how it is setup. Most today devices need diffrent amount of power for what they are doing if at one moment a device is needing only 12V to operate but the next minute it may need 208V just an example it depends if they device can control the amount of power it consumes however if the device is capaple and wants to use 230V then it will.
Can you use a fusible link wire with 115V AC current?
no
Can you run a 12v device off 13.8v?
Yes, if the device has a built in step down transformer. Think of it this way, the electricity in your household is a typical 230v. Mobile phones tend to use 6v of electricity. So when you plug your phone charger into the wall socket, 230v will run directly into that charger, through the cable and into your phone, typically blowing up the device or overloading it. That's why the charger has a transformer in it (a step-down transformer) which steps down the voltage from 230v to about 6-12v. So hopefully that explains your question. If not, try to eleaborate a bit more so i can possible help further. Thank you.
What voltage and Hz does Singapore use?
230V/50Hz
Why do some of electronic devices use adoptor?
You mean an 'Adaptor'. It is because the device in question will require less voltage or current than the values of the mains electricity (230V in Britain). The device will usually be a small piece of equipment; a set of Christmas-Lights, etc..
Do i need to switch circuit breaker since i went from 115V well pump to 230V well pump it is also a higher HP pump but pressure is lower than before?
The 230v breaker is 2-pole, The 115v is only single-pole so YES you need a new breaker. DON'T use 2 single-pole breakers instead. The well pump will run to the pressure setting of the pressure switch controlling it, regardless of HP. The difference might be in the size of the pump in flow rating, I.E. a 1/2 HP pump rated at 10gpm @ 70 psi won't perform the same as a 3/4 HP pump rated at 20 gpm @ 50 psi. Check the pump curve and pressure switch setting. The pressure switch for the new pump will need both power leads connected to the switch (1 lead per contact set), not 1 wire as the 115v motor was.
