To my knowledge, 110 volt was about the voltage limit for a nuising dynamo collector effect called in electrical DC machinery as "fire arch" (please forgive the translation from my mother tongue Portuguese into English). Beyond 110 volt, a continuous spark all around the perimeter of the dynamo collector is usually observed, which led to the destruction of the collector itself and, therefore, to the generating machine. Nowadays, after the victory of clever Westinghouse against silly Edison, electrical power is not DC generated anymore, but the 110, 115, 117, 120, or whatever standard, is maintained by tradition.
why not use 110 volt
Only use 110-120 volt appliances on a 110 volt socket.
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No. 110 volt is AC current
No, unless it is dual rated for 110 - 220 volt use. Check the manual or look at the rating sticker that should be somewhere on the printer.
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You need a step down voltage transformer that converts 220 volt to 110 volt to use a 110 volt printer with 220 volt. You can get good quality transformers at East West International in Houston, TX. If you order online or over the phone, they can ship it to you in 2-3 business days.
To wire a 230 volt contactor with a 110 volt coil, you need to connect the 110 volt power supply to one terminal of the coil and the neutral wire to the other terminal of the coil. Ensure that the contactor is rated for use with a 110 volt control circuit. Additionally, verify the wiring diagram provided with the contactor for proper connection details.
Yes, the two voltages are in the same voltage range.
No, you cannot safely use a 220-volt toaster on a 110-volt outlet. Doing so would provide insufficient voltage for the toaster to operate correctly, which could prevent it from heating up or functioning at all. Additionally, using it in this manner could potentially damage the appliance. If you need to use a 220-volt appliance in a 110-volt setting, a voltage converter would be necessary.
Yes the 115 volts you read is just the maximum it will handle.
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