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What is the normal voltage of house clectricity in the US?
120v or 240v. 120v is one leg of the main panel, and 240 is two legs of the main panel. 120v is lights,outlets. 240v, dryer,stove.
How can you convert a 240v clothes dryer to 120v can you use to different outlettes?
You cannot use 2-120v outlets to power a 240v dryer. You can convert a 240v dryer outlet to power 2-120v outlets if they are supplied with a neutral. This requires a competent electrician. Do not do this yourself.
Is there a 120V stackable washer and dryer made?
Yes. Kenmore makes one.
Which color wire is normally not on a 120v system in an apartment?
Black
Can a house outlet generate a 4 prong dryer cord?
Short answer: No A standard outlet is 120v and can safety provide about 15 amps. A dryer is 240v at about 30 amps. Also the typical 12-14 gauge wiring is not suitable to carry the current to power a dryer. If you did wire a dryer to a 120v plug most likely the dryer would work but provide very small amount of heat.
What is the normal voltage of house clectricity in the US?
120v or 240v. 120v is one leg of the main panel, and 240 is two legs of the main panel. 120v is lights,outlets. 240v, dryer,stove.
How can you convert a 240v clothes dryer to 120v can you use to different outlettes?
You cannot use 2-120v outlets to power a 240v dryer. You can convert a 240v dryer outlet to power 2-120v outlets if they are supplied with a neutral. This requires a competent electrician. Do not do this yourself.
You are building a new house and trying to decide between 120v and 240v which is better More practical?
In the US, both 120v and 240v will be needed for your home, as different appliances need different voltages. Your TV needs 120V, while your electric dryer and stove will need a 120V/240V supply. If you have an electric water heater, or central AC unit, they will need a 240V supply.
Is there a 120V stackable washer and dryer made?
Yes. Kenmore makes one.
How much current does a 120v 1200w hair dryer draw?
10a
Which color wire is normally not on a 120v system in an apartment?
Black
Can a house outlet generate a 4 prong dryer cord?
Short answer: No A standard outlet is 120v and can safety provide about 15 amps. A dryer is 240v at about 30 amps. Also the typical 12-14 gauge wiring is not suitable to carry the current to power a dryer. If you did wire a dryer to a 120v plug most likely the dryer would work but provide very small amount of heat.
Stove require 120v or 240v?
Electric stoves require 240 V typically. A gas stove may only require 120 V.
Can you plug a 120v dryer in a 110 line?
Yes you can. Don't worry it won't break! I have tried it myself!
If you have a 240V 22A welder which has a plug similar but smaller than a dryer plug can you use this in a 120V outlet?
NO!
What size breaker to use for a hand dryer its 120v 20amps?
Single pole 20 amp breaker.
Can you wire a 120V stove fan to the 240V supply?
No, you must break it down to a 120 volt supply.
