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How is it possible to use appliances designed for the US voltage in other parts of the world?
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∙ 16y ago
In most countries of Europe, South America, Africa and Asia, they use 220 VAC, usually at 50 Hz.
The voltage issue is solved by transformer of a voltage converter.
Transformers must be used with electronic devices (cameras, DVD players, answering machines, etc.) . A transformer will reduce the voltage from 220 VAC to 110 VAC, which is what the US equipment use.
Voltage converters can ONLY be used with hair dryers, hair straighteners, most small appliances (mixer, can opener, drills, etc.) Voltage converters provide 220 VAC to the appliance. However, because the converter only conducts current a fraction of each cycle, the power applied to the appliance is reduced by 50%.
Transformers are quite heavy and are marked with a "VA" (volt-ampere) figure, which is roughly the power withdrawn by the equipment. In addition, they usually exhibit a body made of iron laminations, easy to spot.
Voltage converters are very light and have holes for ventilation in their aluminum body. In addition, the power they can handle isualy indicated in watts (W).
Again, NEVER connect an electronic equipment to a voltage converter. Use a transformer instead.
Better yet, travel with electronic equipment and appliances with dual voltage settings. Even better if they detect the voltage automatically, like most laptop power supplies.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoSome appliances can be adapted to work at 120 or 240 volts via an adjuster on the back plate. Otherwise many US properties have a 240 v supply for high-power equipment that could be adapted in principle.
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In North America 120 volts, in the UK and Europe 240 volts.
What happen to lamp if over voltage?
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Why are the appliances connected in parallel?
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Why are the most appliances connected in parallel?
1) That way, all appliances have the same voltage, which doesn't depend on the number or the characteristics of other connected appliances. This is important for the correct operation of the appliances. 2) That way, switching off one appliance won't disconnect other appliances.
How many volts can electronics and appliances take before they are ruined?
Most small appliances should not be exposed to more than 110V. Larger appliances like stoves, washers, or a refrigerator usaully run on 220V. Any voltage other than the specified voltage can ruin electronics or appliances as they are calibrated to run at very specific power levels.
What is better to run an appliance on 120 volts or 240 volts and what is the least cost to run.?
It is best to run the appliance at the voltage for which it was designed. Frequently Stoves, Clothes dryers, Air conditioners, Heaters, and a few other appliances with their own circuits run on 240. Most household appliances that are plugged in run on 120. Outside of Baltimore, Maryland, one subdivision heated houses with 480 volts. One man worked on his own heater. He was electrocuted. What he did would have caused a spark with 120 volts, not an electrocution. Higher voltage usually costs less to run if the appliance is designed for higher voltage.
Does the voltage that runs through different appliances vary according to the resistances of the appliances?
Technically speaking, voltage does not run through anything, current does. Voltage is the difference in electric potential energy per unit charge between two points. A voltage applied to a load (e.g. appliance) in a closed circuit will cause current to flow and make the load "work". If you apply a different voltage to something other than what it was designed to run on, it will most often not work or burn up. The amount of current that will flow through a device operating from a fixed voltage (like that coming out of the wall in your house) is directly proportional to the resistance. Lower resistance = higher current.
Every other breaker in your house has the same voltage the first is 100 volts and the second 133 volts is this normal?
No. This typically means that you have lost a neutral connection somewhere. And this voltage imbalance could damage some of your appliances. It is possible that the utility companymiswired a transformer and it is affecting your home. connecting and disconnecting appliances will cause the voltages to shift. It is best to turn off power until the problem is located. Good luck.
What is the function of electric converter?
Convert AC to Dc or current to another voltage so you can use appliances made for other countries.
Can a tv be operated in a 120v outlet?
TV sets in the USA are designed to run on 120 volts. In other countries TV sets and other appliances are designed to run on the standard voltage in each country. A US TV set used in Europe would need a 230/120 transformer to run successfuly, but the line standards (data format of the sigals) might also be different.
Why aren't series circuts a convenient way to wire a home?
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A zener diode has a voltage when it reachesbreak over it may be 5v 12vor other voltage as manufactured. The manufacture will produce a 5v zener or is it? This voltage can change from device to device but the mean or nominal voltage will be as close as 5v as possible. So when buying a 5v zener do not expect 5v absolute but a nominal 5 v ZENERS are designed for a specific voltage [ THEREFORE NOMINAL] as mentioned above . depends on the voltage required it can be bought within a specific voltage -/+ a % of the breakdown
What is the voltage of a blender?
The blender itself has no voltage. It's designed to operate best and last longest when it's plugged into an outlet that supplies a specific voltage, depending on the country where the blender is marketed. In the US, that's around 120 volts AC. If the blender will be sold in other countries, it may be designed for different voltage.
What is nominal zener voltage?
A zener diode has a voltage when it reachesbreak over it may be 5v 12vor other voltage as manufactured. The manufacture will produce a 5v zener or is it? This voltage can change from device to device but the mean or nominal voltage will be as close as 5v as possible. So when buying a 5v zener do not expect 5v absolute but a nominal 5 v ZENERS are designed for a specific voltage [ THEREFORE NOMINAL] as mentioned above . depends on the voltage required it can be bought within a specific voltage -/+ a % of the breakdown
