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Can I use a 120v rated bulb in a 240v socket on a 120v circuit?
Only if you want very dim orange light instead of white light, as the 240 volt bulb will operate at only one quarter its power rating when operated at 120 volts. But its life will be greatly increased.
What happens when a 240 volt heater in plugged into a 110 outlet?
It'll only deliver 1/4 of the power.
Is there a 440 voltage rating?
There was a 440 Volt Rating. Voltage ratings of the past gave way to higher levels to allow larger power dissipation from the same wire size. In home use 110 Volts gave way to 115 Volts and that gave way to the 120 Volts of current use. Higher voltages also increased in turn as 110V associated with 220 and 440 Volts, became 115V associated with 230 and 460 Volts, and today we have 120V associated with 240 and 480 Volts.
Can you convert 240 volt to 208 volt?
I'm sure you could, but it wouldn't be practical. The reason for this is because 208 volts between two phases comes from a three phase transformer, while 240 volts phase to phase comes from a single phase, center tapped transformer. If you're asking regarding a resistive load, such as a heater, the load should work with 240 volts or 208 volts. There will be a slight difference in performance, but it shouldn't be very noticeable. If you're asking because you have a motor load rated for 208v, you'll likely see that the motor requires three phase 208 volt power and you only have 'two phase' 240v power. You can however supply a three phase equipment or motor with a device called a phase converter.
How many amps does a 2000 watt heater draw at 240 volts on each line?
For a single phase circuit, the equation you are looking for is I = W/E. Amps = Watts/Volts.
Can a 277 unit heater be supplied with 240 volts?
Absolutely not!! 277 volts is developed from a 480 volt power supply employing 1 conductor and a neutral. 240 volt power comprises two hot conductors and NO neutral.
Can 240 volt appliances from NZ run on 240 Volts in the US?
yes 240volts is 240 volts
How do you convert 120 volts electric fan to 240 volt?
put double power batteries in
How many volts can b drawn off a 240 volt breaker?
240 volts maximum.
Can you use a 120 volt power bar with 240 volts power supply?
No, but check the specification on the power bar to see what its maximum voltage rating is. There will be a bit of cord end cutting to get the right configuration for 240 volt equipment.
What does volts mean on a light bulb?
Electricity in your house or anywhere else comes in volts. When you screw in a light bulb, you screw it in to an electrical socket that has a certain number of volts. The socket can have 3 volts like a flash light, 12 volts like a car, 120 volts like American houses, or 240 volts like some Latin American houses. The light bulb is designed to work with one of those voltages. If you put a 240 volt bulb in a 120 volt socket, it will glow extremely dim. If you put a 120 volt light bulb in a 240 volt socket, it will glow extremely bright, but it will burn out in a short period of time. So you should put a 120 volt bulb in a 120 volt socket. In the United States, you will not have that trouble. However, if you take your yacht to a foreign country, you might put your light bulb in the wrong socket.Another AnswerA lamp will only operate at its rated power when subject to its rated voltage. So, if you want your lamp to operate at its rated power, you must connect it to a supply which provides its rated voltage
Can 110v circuit power 240v devices?
You need a step-up transformer, to go from 110 to 220-240 volts. Then a 110 volt supply can operate 240 volt equipment.
Can i run a 240 volt water heater on 120 volt?
No. A water heater requires a 240 volt connection and cannot be re-wired to run on 120 volts. There isn't enough amperage in 120 volts to power the heating rods that are inside.
What the difference between a 120 volt and a 240 volt waffle iron?
One has an element designed to work on 120 volts, the other has an element designed to work on 240 volts.
Can you use 240 volt 3 phase to run a machine that is 240 volt single phase?
Yes, if the motor is rated 240 volts 3 phase.There is such a thing as 240 volt 3 phase power.However if you are asking if you can use 240 volts single phase on a three phase motor, then the answer is no.
Why use 12volt lighting rather than 240 volt?
Because 240 volts is dangerous
Is France 110 volt or 220 volt?
France uses 220-240 volts for their electrical system.
