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Can you use a 220V 20A fuse to replace a 125V 20A?

No, it is not safe to replace a 125V 20A fuse with a 220V 20A fuse. Fuses are designed to protect electrical circuits from overloading, and using a higher voltage fuse could lead to damage or fire hazards in the circuit. Always replace a fuse with the same voltage and amperage rating as the original.


Can you properly change a 3-prong 240V outlet looks like standard plug but horizontal to the NEMA twistlock 20A style if they use a different number of wires extra ground neutral on a twistlock type?

Yes, you can convert a 3-prong 240V outlet to a NEMA twist lock 20A style outlet, although you may need to rewire the circuit. The twist lock outlet typically requires an extra ground wire in addition to the hot and neutral wires. It is important to follow electrical codes and guidelines when making any changes to electrical outlets for safety reasons.


How do you calculate amp of circuit breaker to use on a 4800w oven?

Ovens typically run at 240 volts which will be a two pole breaker in your panel. Watts = volts x amps. 4800 / 240 = 20 amps. If by chance you are using 120 volts then double it to 40 amps. All wiring must conform to size of breaker used.


Does the NEC code allow multiple 20A receptacles on a 20A circuit Put another way does a 20A receptacle with T shaped neutral slots imply that no other outlets are that circuit?

The National Electrical Code (US) allows up to thirteen 20 amp receptacles on a 20 amp circuit. 120V x 20A = 2400 VA each duplex receptacle is calculated at 180 VA 2400 / 180 = 13.3333 receptacles, since you can't put a third of a receptacle in, you have to round down to 13.


If you need two 20A dedicated outlets but the facility only has one with one plug opening can you use a power strip for your equipment?

No, it is not safe to use a power strip to connect multiple pieces of equipment that each require a dedicated 20A outlet. This can overload the circuit and pose a fire hazard. It is recommended to consult with an electrician to install the appropriate outlets for your equipment.

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Can you use a 220V 20A fuse to replace a 125V 20A?

No, it is not safe to replace a 125V 20A fuse with a 220V 20A fuse. Fuses are designed to protect electrical circuits from overloading, and using a higher voltage fuse could lead to damage or fire hazards in the circuit. Always replace a fuse with the same voltage and amperage rating as the original.


Can a 30A 240V outlet be replaced by a 20A 240V one?

You can, but be advised that whatever you plug into the new outlet should not exceed 5000W capacity (20A x 250V = 5000W)or you could risk overheating the new outlet with serious results. To prevent this, you should make sure the circuit breaker is a 20A also.


How do you upgrade from 120V 15A to 120V 20A or from 240V 20A to 240V 30A?

You have to replace the wire (as you are increasing the current capacity), the outlet, and the breaker. Essentially you have to remove the old circuit and put in a new one. You can't reuse parts of the old circuit as you are increasing the current capacity and they would be underrated.


Can an espresso machine with a 20A 240V Leviton plug be powered without rewiring?

You need a dedicated circuit for that. You cannot power a 220V device off 110V.


How do you wire a 240V 60Hz 20A convection oven?

two hot one ground


Would a 30A 240V circuit breaker be too large to safely support a either a 20A or 23A 240V bandsaw?

Yes it will operate it fine.


Is a 125v extension cord ok to use on a 1100w microwave oven?

Yes. It should be a 'heavy-duty' extension cord, rated for 15A or 20A .


A 208V water heater can te be replaced by a 240V water heater?

Yes but you will not get the full watt rating out of the tank. Watts = amps x volts. Say the tank draws 20 amps. 20A x 240V = 4800 watts. 20A x 208V = 4160 watts. It will take longer to heat your water with less wattage.


What is full load current of 20 HP induction motor in delta?

480V about 20A 240V about 40A look at the nameplate duty cycle and efficiencies vary


Can you plug a 220 dryer in an 220 aircondition plug?

Probably not, the pin configuration of a 30A dryer plug should be different from a 15 or 20A A/C plug. The demand draw of a dryer is higher than that a A/C unit and would trip the 15 or 20A breaker. By putting a bigger breaker on the A/C circuit would not be a good idea either because the wire size to the A/C plug would then be under sized.


Can you properly change a 3-prong 240V outlet looks like standard plug but horizontal to the NEMA twistlock 20A style if they use a different number of wires extra ground neutral on a twistlock type?

Yes, you can convert a 3-prong 240V outlet to a NEMA twist lock 20A style outlet, although you may need to rewire the circuit. The twist lock outlet typically requires an extra ground wire in addition to the hot and neutral wires. It is important to follow electrical codes and guidelines when making any changes to electrical outlets for safety reasons.


Can a 120V 20A non-locking plug be replaced with a locking-type plug of the same rating without affecting the performance of the appliance?

Change the receptacle and the plug is the best way to do this. Provided you use a properly rated plug, changing the plug type will not affect the appliance at all.