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What happens when a the electrical voltage is low?

Appliances at home have designated voltage e.g. 220 V or 110 V. When the voltage is dropped, the appliances try to run at their designated power in kW as usual. To keep the power same, current is increased (P = VI). This increase in current can burn the most delicate part of the appliances if the low voltage is experienced persistently.AnswerA drop in supply voltage results in a drop in the power of appliances. For fixed-resistance devices, a 10% drop in voltage results in approx, 18% drop in power.


What is the power of an electrical appliance?

It depends on the appliance. All appliances are required to have a 'nameplate' which contains information on their power and voltage ratings.


Why do your electric lights flicker and appliances not work sometimes?

power surge. happens all the time


How many apliances can a 9KW generator power?

A total of 9,000 watts. This would power all the appliances in your home but not all at the same time.


How is it possible to use appliances designed for the US voltage in other parts of the world?

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 Transformers are quite heavy and are marked with a "VA" (volt-ampere) figure, which is roughly the power withdrawn by the equipment.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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What does the company Blount manufacture?

The company Blount manufacture a wide variety of products and machinery such as outdoor appliances, industrial equipment, power equipment, and lawnmowers.


How can superconductors improve power transmission?

By increasing the temperature to 0 C


What do the outlets in your homes provide?

The outlets in your home provide the convenience to be able to use electricity at specific points in rooms throughout the house. This saves not have to take your equipment to the distribution point where the power enters the building to operate the equipment.


How much can a 20 kilowatt generator power a home's furnace and vital appliances?

The formula to use is I = W/E. Amps = 20000/240 = 83 amps. Check the nameplate of the equipment that you want to connect to the generator. You can add equipment up to the total of 20000 watts or 83 amps.


What does the Bosch Group make?

The Bosch Group makes power tools, telecommunication components, appliances, thermotechnology equipment, pottery, pipes, earthenware, and automated-assembly machines


What type of appliances use ally have high power rating?

Appliances for heating purpose have high power ratings.


What happens to your appliances if there is not enough power and the power trips?

If there is not enough power and the power trips, your appliances will lose power abruptly. This sudden loss of power can cause damage to sensitive electronics and appliances, particularly if the power surges when it returns. It is recommended to use surge protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) devices to protect your appliances in such situations.


A Type of power used by appliances in the homes is what?

home appliances are rated by watts or amps


Do appliances draw power when they are turned off?

Yes, some appliances continue to draw a small amount of power even when they are turned off. This is known as standby power or vampire power.


Why dc components operate at low voltage compared to ac component?

Because equipment operating on DC is usually low-power electronic equipment, and it uses a power-supply to convert the house AC supply to DC at the right voltage. Most appliances needing high power are designed to run on AC because that is the normal supply to houses.


Can you identify the circuit breaker that controls the power supply to the kitchen appliances?

To identify the circuit breaker that controls the power supply to the kitchen appliances, locate the breaker panel in your home and look for the one labeled "kitchen appliances." Flip the switch to the off position to cut off power to the appliances.


What is the main porpose of power supply?

to give power in the appliances,that we need in power.