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No and yes. A 120-volt plug-in timer connects the line voltage to the timer and to the switch that is operated by the timer, so you can't use it directly for a 12-volt light.
However, if you use the timer to supply power to a step-down transformer, you can run a 12-volt light off the transformer (that's how most low-voltage landscape lighting timers work). If you don't need much current, you could even plug a 12-volt AC adapter "wall wart" into the timer. Otherwise, you would have to open the timer and modify it so that the micro switch is completely isolated from the 120-volt supply and bring it out to connectors for a 12-volt supply. Make sure you know what you're doing and also don't exceed the current capacity of the switch.
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How do you know whether to get 120 volt or 130 volt light bulb?
Choose a bulb with the same voltage as your fixture to prevent damage or risk of overheating. If the fixture specifies 120 volts, use a 120-volt bulb. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer's instructions or a professional electrician.
How to Replace 120 volt pool light with a 12 volt pool light?
To replace a 120 volt pool light with a 12 volt pool light, you will need to ensure that the new light is compatible with your pool's existing wiring and transformer. Consult the manufacturer's instructions for the specific installation steps. It is recommended to hire a professional electrician to safely make this switch.
Does a 120 volt light use less than a 240 volt light?
Not necessarily. The voltage of a light does not directly determine its energy consumption. The power rating of the light (measured in watts) will determine how much electricity it consumes. A 120-volt light may consume more or less energy than a 240-volt light depending on its power rating.
Can a 120V UL rated dimmer switch be used on a 240V dedicated line that is providing power to a UK built light fixture that uses UK light bulbs?
== == === === == == No. Do not use a 120 Volt rated device for 240 Volt service.All equipment on 240 volt circuit must be rated for 240 volts. Consider changing to a 120 Volt circuit and locating 120 Volt lamps with a base made to fit the fixture.I have several customers who have brought fixtures back from Europe and needed 120 volt lamps with a European base. As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Can you plug your natural gas furnace into a 120 volt receptacle?
The furnace can be but it is not a good idea. Safety code requires a disconnect switch outside the area where the furnace is situated. This switch is used for an emergency shut down in case something electrically goes wrong with the furnace. In modern homes these furnaces are wired to a dedicated 120 volt circuit from the distribution panel. From the panel, the circuit is routed to the safety switch. From the safety switch, the circuit then continues to the furnace load.
Can you use a We Mo light switch on 240v?
The conscience is no. There is a work about by using an intermediary relay coil rated at 120 volts to switch the 240 volt feeder line.
Can you use 220 volt light bulb on 120 volt system - I know the reverse would probably blow the bulb so wouldn't European 220 Volt do ok in 120 volt socket or would it be dimmer than it normally would?
Yes a 220 volt light bulb will run on a 120 volt circuit but at 1/4 of the wattage that the light bulb is rated at. A 100 watt light bulb on 220 would would be equal to a 25 watt light bult on 120 volt system.
Is there a 120 AC dimmer switch wiring diagram for 24 volt DC motor?
The output of a 120 volt dimmer switch will be an AC voltage so should not be used on a DC motor.
Hello Where can I find a 12 volt timer the kind I can set for 5 minutes or so Similar to 120 volt timers that has a rotary spin dial like an egg timer timed battery charger etc Thank you Ken?
The closest I can think of is a headlight timer or a old style diesel shut down timer. The head light timer was available from aftermarket part stores. The diesel shut down timer I was buying from our local heavy truck parts supply shop.
Can a 120 volt light work on 110 power?
Yes, a 120 volt light can work on a 110 volt power supply without any issues. The difference of 10 volts will not significantly impact the function or performance of the light.
How do you know whether to get 120 volt or 130 volt light bulb?
Choose a bulb with the same voltage as your fixture to prevent damage or risk of overheating. If the fixture specifies 120 volts, use a 120-volt bulb. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer's instructions or a professional electrician.
How to Replace 120 volt pool light with a 12 volt pool light?
To replace a 120 volt pool light with a 12 volt pool light, you will need to ensure that the new light is compatible with your pool's existing wiring and transformer. Consult the manufacturer's instructions for the specific installation steps. It is recommended to hire a professional electrician to safely make this switch.
What would happened if you wired a 240v ballast and a 120 v ballast into a heavy duty timer?
The timer has to be multi-pole. The ballast must be connected to the load contacts of the timer. If the timer is a 120 Volt timer, the timer has to run on a 120V. circuit. Loads are loads, and as long as you have a multi-load timer you can hook up whatever you want. If the timer only works on a shared power source (load shares the timer supply) you will need to use a contactor on the load side or the timer.
Can a hps light fixture be plugged in to a regular outlet?
If the ballast of the HPS fixture has a 120 volt tap then, yes it can be plugged into a 120 volt receptacle.
On a humid day the PLASTIC part of the light switch in your bathroom lights up a power tester It's 240 volts Is this dangerous?
the plastic part of the light switch should never show voltage especially if it's a 120 volt circuit. 240 volts is two 120 volt circuits the circuit might be connected to another circuit in the bathroom separating them will fix the voltage but you should also inspect and replace the switch. Chris Belveal
Can you use a 130 volt light bulb on a 120 volt supply?
Yes, in fact that is what a rough service bulb is rated at. The bulb used on a 120 volt system will have a reduced wattage output as to what it would be on 130 volts.
Can a 220V light fixture be used in the US?
Yes, you can easily use it. Just install it as you would any other 120 volt light fixture and change the bulb from a 240 volt bulb to a 120 volt bulb. It will work just fine.
