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I have talked to many handy men who claim that they don't shut off the power to do simple task like changing an outlet. Foolish, to change an outlet you have to grab it with one hand and use a screw driver with the other hand. If you are sweating and your skin is soaked and you are grounded on the ground your hand slips across the nuetral and hot side at the same time, you're dead, period. What kills you is the amps. It will stop your heart. So shut the power off and then test it to make sure. Always test from the ground to the hot. Never test from nuetral to hot, if the nuetral line is broken you won't get a reading, but the hot is still hot and the ground is still good, you grab the wires thinking there is not juice, you're dead. 110 is a killer.
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I THINK PEOPLE ARE OVER REACTING
Although 110v can kill... From experience I don't think it's as easy as the people posting on here think. Ive been shocked more times than I can count. THE WORST... In high school we made model rockets ignited by a 12 volt launch pack. My teacher used a 110 volt cord and outlet to plug the launcher into the 12 volt battery pack.
WELL... while I was holding both wires, one in each hand, this dumb b#$&% plugged it into a 110v wall outlet and pushed the button. Needless to say 20 years later I still remember the intensity. That was pretty direct through the heart and I didn't die.
WATER is a different story. When I was 5 years old 2 girls from the area about my same age where killed when a hair dryer fell in the bath tub. I still get a sick feeling remembering their pictures on the front page of the paper. So I guess in any instance be careful and always take the safe route.
What else can I help you with?
How many amps are in 2000 watts using 110 volts?
To calculate the amps, you can use the formula: Amps = Watts / Volts. So, for 2000 watts and 110 volts, 2000 watts / 110 volts equals approximately 18.18 amps.
How much does 8 amps 110 volts equal in HP?
To convert amps and volts to horsepower (HP), you can use the formula: HP = (Volts × Amps) / 746. For 8 amps at 110 volts, the calculation would be (110 × 8) / 746, which equals approximately 0.88 HP.
Does Korea use 110 or 220 electricity?
South Korea uses 220 volts electricity, whereas North Korea uses 110 volts.
How did we choose 110 volts as standard?
110 volts was chosen to make light bulbs practical and economically competitive with gas lighting. Edison selected 100 volts as a compromise between distribution costs and lamp costs. Generation was maintained at 110 volts to allow for a voltage drop between generator and lamp.[1]
How do you convert 110 kva 440 volts?
To convert 110 kVA at 440 volts to amperes, you can use the formula: Amperes = kVA / (Volts x 1.73) for three-phase systems. In this case, 110 kVA / (440 volts x 1.73) ≈ 143.37 amperes.
Is 1700 volts enough to kill someone?
Possibly, but it depends on the amperage available. Even 110 volts can kill with enough amps.
Will 110volts kill a mouse?
no 110 volts will bring a mouse alive in living color on my new tv.
Which countries use 110 volts?
The United States is one country that uses 110 volts. Also, Mexico and Canada are also other countries that use 110 volts.
How many amps are in 2000 watts using 110 volts?
To calculate the amps, you can use the formula: Amps = Watts / Volts. So, for 2000 watts and 110 volts, 2000 watts / 110 volts equals approximately 18.18 amps.
Are dishwashers typically designed to operate on 110 or 220 volts?
Dishwashers are typically designed to operate on 110 volts.
Can you plug iPod Nano to a 220 volts to charge?
110 volts
Are 100 and 110 volts the same?
Of course not, that's 10 volts difference.
How will a 3 phase panel give you 110 volts and 220 volts?
A three phase panel will not give you 110 and 220 volts. A three phase four wire panel will, but not at these voltages. The nearest voltages will be 120 and 208 volts. The 120 volt is the wye voltage of 208 volts. 208/1.73 = 120 volts. A single phase three wire panel will give you 110 and 220 volts.
Does the USA use 110 volts?
Yes, the standard single-phase electrical system in the US is 110/120 volts at 60 Hertz.
Are all ovens 110 volts when you buy them?
In Europe you cannot bye an oven using 110 volts. The word is not only the USA. Actually, most US electric ranges use 220 volts. Microwave ovens and toaster ovens are 110.
Can you operate a 208 volt on 110 volt?
The United States is one of the only places in the world that uses 110 volts instead 220 volts. In order to operate 208 volts on a 110 volt electrical current, you will need a voltage converter.
What is the input voltage of television?
110 volts
