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What does a transformer between utility wires and your house do?
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∙ 7y ago
The transformer steps down the voltage from 600kilo volts which is what is at the power pole/lines to multiple strands of 120v or hot wires which is what your house runs off of.
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How many wires are input in a berry-type transformer?
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What is the difference between ordinary transformer an center tapped transformer?
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What is a network of wires that carries electricity circuit grid or transformer?
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Who do you call when your wires to your house fall down?
You should call your utility supplier. They will disconnect the supply and then determine why they fell down. If it was an accident caused by a storm then they will reconnect them at no cost to you. If the cause was from the homeowners negligence then the cost will be more that likely added to the next utility bill.
What are the things on utility poles that hold the wires in the middle together called?
Yeah, on utility poles simply hold on the wires. It's always been like that and it will no doubt always stay that way, too
How does electric get to your homes?
This is the short version. First the Electricity is generated at a power plant, then it is stepped up to very high voltages, 300,000 volts for example, using transformers. then it is sent to your community over transmission lines to a sub station where the voltage is lowered to a more usable voltage. On my street it is 13,900 volts. Near your house there is a transformer that will lower the voltage to two lines of 120 Volts each. The bare wire that these wires hang on from the pole down to your house is the neutral wire, it is connected to both the transformer and the ground at the pole, and your electrical meter and a ground rod at your house. The voltage from any one of the "hot" wires to that bare wire is 120 Volts and 240 Volts between the two "Hot" wires. At the electrical meter an insulated white wire is connected to the bare wire and enters your house, along with the two hot wires, connecting to your electrical panel or breaker panel or fuse box in old homes. (from here the electricity is in your home) All of the neutral wires in your house connect to the main neutral wire in the panel. Your lights and wall receptacles use 120 volts. Your electric stove connects to the two hot wires and the neutral to get 120/240 and electric heat and AC connect to only the two hot wires to run on 240 Volts only.
How do i know what wires to connect together on an ac transformer?
All transformers are AC. Your question also does not contain enough information. If it is a multi-tap transformer, the wiring will be unique to the manufacturer but is very often indicated on a label or printed onto the former or case of the transformer. If it isn't a muti-tap transformer, no wires should be connected together, or you have worded the question very badly.
What will be the output if you apply a single phase on all three wires of supply side of a transformer?
Your question is confusing because you give absolutely no information on the transformer, such as its turns ratio, or any information about the supply voltage. Presumably, though, you are describing a three-phase transformer, as you refer to three wires? Again this is confusing, because you do not describe how you would supply single phase to 'all three wires'!
Are distribution feeders overhead or underground?
High voltage above 25 kV are usually overhead feeders. Below 25 kV can be both overhead and underground. The lower voltage feeders are brought into a transformer vault that is usually located in the basement or first floor of a many storied building.
Why must 2 wires run between a house and the electric power plant?
You must need 2 wires between a house and the electric power plant because one wire cannot hold that much power. If there is 1 wire the wire might burst. The burst can hurt anyone around there.AnswerIt's far more complicated than simply 'two wires between the power plant and a house'! So let's stick to the final part of the connection -i.e. between the distribution transformer and a house!In Europe, there are indeed two wires between the distribution transformer and a house. These are called the 'line conductor' (the 'hot' conductor) and the 'neutral conductor'. The neutral conductor is connected to the earth (ground), while the line conductor has a potential of 230 V with respect to the neutral conductor; in simple terms, the current then passes along the line conductor and back along the neutral conductor. All appliances in European houses are rated at 230 V.In North America, there are, in fact, three wires between the distribution transformer and the house. One of these is the earthed (grounded) 'neutral conductor', while the other two are the 'line conductors' (the 'hot' conductors). The potential difference between the two line conductors is 240 V, while the potential difference between either line conductor and the neutral conductor is 120 V. Again, in simple terms, currents pass along the line conductors and back along the neutral conductor. In North America, most appliances are rated at 120 V so are connected between a line conductor and the neutral conductor, but some 'high power' appliances (like stoves, etc.) are rated at 240 V and must be connected between the two line conductors.
