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Heaters use a lot of power and can easily exceed the capacity of an already loaded circuit. Anything with a motor or fan will use more power when starting up than after it is already running. If the circuit breaker or fuse is tripping when you plug in or turn on the heater, then you may have too many things on that circuit. Look at every electrical device on the circuit and add up the total watts of each one (it's listed somewhere on each, usually the back or bottom). Divide the total wattage by 120 to get the total amperage needed on that circuit. The fuse or circuit breaker should be rated for at least as many amps needed or it will trip when the total is exceeded. You may have to find another place to plug the heater in or have a circuit added to handle the extra load.
DON'T replace the fuse or circuit breaker with one rated for a higher load, the wiring may not be able to handle it and you could start a fire within the walls or attic. (Using extension cords for heaters in a house is a bad idea because the cord can overheat and start a fire.) If you aren't comfortable with this, find someone that knows what they are doing or hire a licensed electrician.
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How do you replace the plug on an appliance?
Plugs/cords can be purchased from appliance parts stores like www.appliancepartspros.com. Usually on the bag it will tell you how to replace. It is usually just a couple of screws.
If I have 20 amp GFCI receptacle and would like to add another receptacle to the GFCI Does the new plug also need to be 20 amps?
Yes.
Can you replace your Honda rancher ATV spark plug with a lawn and garden spark plug?
Would you use lawn mower plugs in your car?? NO!!!!
Is there such thing as a plug in violin?
One could put an electric pickup on a violin. I don't think "plug in violin" would be the best name for it, though.
What does a 120V plug look like?
115 and 120 volt receptacles or outlets are the normal outlets that you plug everyday items into. It has the two slit lookings things on either side and usually a third hole for the ground.Since I cannot include a mini pic may I suggest you take a look at any electrical wall outlet (ac recepticle) found in your home that you plug appliances or a lamps into. This rectangular recepticle is normally covered with a plastic plate for beauty and protection. It is made to receive a plug from another appliance in order to be powered by electric current. There are two verticle slots side by side above and a round hole slot just under if a ground is included in the recepticle. The verticle slot(shorter slot) to the right is considered HOT(Voltage applied) and the one to the left is considered COMMON (return). The Plug connects into the Recepticle and makes a good electrical connection between the house wiring and the appliance. Normal voltage supplied here in the USA is 60 cycle 110-120 volts AC(alternating current). Standard Plugs in this voltage range may be called 110, 115, or 120 vac. There are 240 plugs available for higher current and power needs such as Air Conditioners. They come in a variety of configerations so that you must match the plug to the recepticle. Some have slanted and some straight verticle prongs but all are more massive in construction.
How can I determine which appliance is using too much electricity in my home?
You can determine which appliance is using too much electricity in your home by using a device called a wattmeter. Simply plug the appliance into the wattmeter and it will show you how much electricity it is using. You can then compare this to the energy usage of other appliances to identify the one that is using too much electricity.
Do UK plug sockets use electric when they are turned on?
they only use electricity when an appliance is plugged in and switched on
Can you plug a 3 volt appliance into a 110 outlet?
No, the applied 110 volt is too high for a 3 volt appliance. The appliance would burn out right away.
Why would you get a shock when unplugging an appliance that is turned off - I accidentally touched the metal prong on the plug as I was unplugging it - Was this why?
The switch to the appliance is down stream from where the power comes in from the plug. Even though the appliance is turned off at the switch the appliance has electricity up to the switch. As you stated there will be voltage potential right up until the pins of the appliance become disengaged from the receptacle If you have ever noticed a three blade plug, the ground pin is longer that the hot and neutral blades. What this accomplishes is that when plugging in a device the ground is made first and when un-plugging the ground is the last to be disconnected. By holding the appliance you were at the same ground potential as the appliance. By touching the "hot" side of the plug when pulling it out you became the return path for the electricity to flow. If you had touched the neutral side of the plug when pulling it out you would have felt nothing. Be careful when removing plugs from receptacles. Always pull on the plug body and never on the appliance's cord
How to change a plug on an electrical appliance?
To change a plug on an electrical appliance, first unplug the appliance and cut off the old plug. Strip the insulation from the wires, then attach them to the new plug following the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure the wires are securely connected and the plug is properly assembled before plugging in the appliance.
How do you convert a hard wired appliance into a plug in type?
To convert a hardwired appliance into a plug-in type, you would need to install a plug onto the existing wires of the appliance. This involves cutting the wire, connecting it to the corresponding terminals on the plug, and securing the connection. It is important to follow electrical safety guidelines and, if you are unsure, consider consulting with a licensed electrician for assistance.
What happens if you plug a 120V appliance into a 240V outlet?
You will burn up your appliance!!!!!
Can you split one 30 amp plug?
No, it is not recommended to split a 30 amp plug as it can lead to overloading the circuit. It's best to use a dedicated circuit for each appliance to ensure safe usage of electricity.
What is likely causing the power to the plugs in the kitchen to stop working but it will come back on when I flip the trip. Would it be from a loose plug or maybe a appliance. BTW this seems to only h?
You have a potentially dangerous overcurrent situation. The problem could be an appliance or an outlet. Electricity can kill and start fires. It is recommended to call an electrician.
The fuse 13 A in a plug is intended to?
This is intended to protect the flex of a plug. A fuse is a little wire that all of the electricity coming into the appliance flows through. If something goes wrong and the current is higher than it should be, this fuse will overheat and burn out, thus breaking the wire and cutting the flow of electricity. If there was no fuse, the circuit would not be broken, this could overheat the plug and it could possibly catch fire. The 13A means that that fuse is set to 13 Amps of current, If it gets anything over that, the fuse will blow. Depending on the appliance the number will vary. 13A fuses are mostly used in the flexes of an appliance that have a high voltage, such as heating appliances like kettles fan heaters. When choosing a fuse for a plug you must choose a fuse that is higher than the current that the appliance has as current is higher when things are first switched on. If you choose a fuse that is too low for the appliance, the fuse will keep blowing out. Never choose a fuse that is too high for an appliance as this will not blow out if the current is too high.
Can you use an appliance on a 110 volts when it requires 120 volts?
Some appliances, like air conditioners and clothes dryers require about twice as much electricity as most other devices, and require their own 220V supply of electricity. Your appliance will not work with only half the amount of electricity it needs. I recommend calling an electrician and having him install the appropriate plug.
Can you plug 110 volt appliance into 12 volt?
NO
