Can you plug a 115V appliance into a 120V outlet?

Answer 1

Sure, you can technically plug a 115V appliance into a 120V outlet without blowing up your house, but don't expect it to perform at its best. It's like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole - it might work, but it's not ideal. So go ahead, give it a shot, but don't be surprised if your appliance isn't too thrilled about the situation.

Answer 2

Yes, you can plug a 115V appliance into a 120V outlet. The appliance will still function properly because the voltage difference is within an acceptable range for most electrical devices. However, it's always important to check the appliance's specifications to ensure compatibility and safety.

Answer 3

Oh, dude, absolutely! It's like asking if you can wear socks with sandals - technically, you can, but it's not the best idea. So, yeah, you can plug a 115V appliance into a 120V outlet, but you might be pushing it a bit close to the limit. Just keep an eye on it, like how you keep an eye on your friend who always says they'll be ready in five minutes.

Answer 4

For residential service 110V, 115V, 117V, 120V, and 125V are all functionally the same. Electric companies have been slowly increasing the line voltage over the last 100 years to cope with increased loads. That is where these different voltages come from.

The tolerance is generally +/-10%. That's +/- 11.5 volts in this case. So, a 115VAC appliance will run between 103.5 and 126.5VAC.

The short answer is yes. 110V appliances can work with up to 130V without being burnt, additionally, 220V appliances can work with up to 240V without being burnt.