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It is not recommended to use a power cord that provides less current (measured in mA) than what the device requires. Doing so may result in the device not receiving enough power to operate properly, potentially causing damage to the device or the power cord. It is best to use a power cord that meets or exceeds the current requirements of the device.
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Can a 200 watt converter power 0.6 amp device?
Not unless the device is running at less than 333 volts.
Why is it important that the resistance of an extension cord used to power an electric heater be kept low?
An electric heater is one of the high-power appliances in a house, commonly taking 1.5 to 3 kilowatts of power. The current is high, and therefore there is a drop in the voltage applied to the heater equal to the current multiplied by the resistance of the cord. There is probably little power wasted, because any heat from the cord goes to heat up the same room. But a voltage drop causes the heater to draw less current because its resistance is constant, and therefore less total power is provided to heat the room. If the heater is thermostatically controlled so that it is not working all the time, the difference is small because any reduction in the heater's power would cause the thermostat to keep it going for longer, to compensate.
Can you hook your 120v 12amp treadmill up to a 125vac 15a power cord?
Yes. The "15A" rating of the power cord is the MOST current it should carrybefore it might get hot and become dangerous. You can safely use it foranything that draws 15 Amps of current or less. Your treadmill only needs 12 Amps.Another example:If you plugged lots and lots of light fixtures into that power cord, you would nottotal up to 15A until you had more than 1800 watts of light bulbs powered from it.
Say the power consumption of my 12v devise is 80 mA or less and the instructions say use a 12v 300 mA power supply and I use a 12v 800mA OK or not?
Generally, yes. If your devise will only draw 80mA, it will do it whether it is connected to a supply that is capable of supplying 300mA or 800mA. The amperage rating on the power supply is the highest current that it is rated for. It will easily and safely provide less current. The load that is connected to the power supply will determine the actual amount of current.
What is the minimum acceptable wire size for ground conductors in power cords for power cord lengths less than 15 feet in length?
The minimum acceptable wire size for ground conductors in power cords for lengths less than 15 feet is typically 18 AWG. This gauge is commonly used for grounding purposes in shorter power cords to ensure proper safety and functionality.
Can I use a 12 volt DC 400 milliampere power cord on a device listed for 12 volt DC 100 milliampere?
Yes, of course! The information about milliamperes is just a limit the cord is able to lead. So 100 mA is less than 400.
Where can I find a power cord for a lamp?
A power cord for a lamp can be bought at a local store, like Home Depot, or Walmart. They are really inexpensive about 10$ where I live or less, I have not really checked.
How do you turn an a cord less guitar hero guitar for play staton 2?
There is a power switch on the guitar
Usb devices get there power from?
The USB hub can supply power through the USB cable itself. Sometimes, the device requires more power than the hub can provide. In that case, there is usually a power adapter to an outlet in your house to power it and a USB cable to make the connection. Also USB cord supplies power to devices that require less than 500mA(milliamperes) current.
Can a 200 watt converter power 0.6 amp device?
Not unless the device is running at less than 333 volts.
Why some appliances perform quite when long extension cord are used?
An appliance which does not use much current will perform satisfactorily with a long extension cord. Any device which uses a lot of power (space heater, large power tools) will not perform well on a long ext cord unless the cord is large enough and rated to carry the required power.
Is it true that Less watts will be spend when low voltage?
Yes. If you reduce the voltage to the same device, then it uses less power.
Why is it important that the resistance of an extension cord used to power an electric heater be kept low?
An electric heater is one of the high-power appliances in a house, commonly taking 1.5 to 3 kilowatts of power. The current is high, and therefore there is a drop in the voltage applied to the heater equal to the current multiplied by the resistance of the cord. There is probably little power wasted, because any heat from the cord goes to heat up the same room. But a voltage drop causes the heater to draw less current because its resistance is constant, and therefore less total power is provided to heat the room. If the heater is thermostatically controlled so that it is not working all the time, the difference is small because any reduction in the heater's power would cause the thermostat to keep it going for longer, to compensate.
What is the recommended length for a wall extension cord to safely power multiple devices in a room?
The recommended length for a wall extension cord to safely power multiple devices in a room is typically 25 feet or less. Using a longer extension cord can increase the risk of overheating and electrical hazards.
What is the recommended length and type of extension cord to use for a dryer plug extension cord?
The recommended length for a dryer plug extension cord is 25 feet or less, and it should be a heavy-duty, 10-gauge wire extension cord to handle the high power requirements of a dryer.
What will be the effects of using a 12V 1.5A power source to a 15V 1A device?
Most likely, yes. If your device requires 12 volt and draws 1 Amp of current, a 12 volt power supply will give the required voltage and will be able to supply the 1 amp of current it needs to run. A power supply that supplies a little more voltage might also work but depending on the device may cause the device to fail sooner. Much more than 12 volts will most likely destroy the device and result in a burning smell and smoke. A power supply for less than 12 volts may fail to power the device or may make it run slower. This would be like using a battery in a device and as the battery gets weaker, it supplies less voltage and the device slows down or a flashlight get dimmer till it stops working. A 1.5 amp power source is capable of delivering 1.5 amp of current to the device. If the device need less (only 1 amp), it still gets the amount it needs to function. If the power supply was rated at 10 A or 100 A, the device will still only use 1 A to function. If the power supply were rated at less than 1 amp. The device might not get enough current to run.
What are the disadvantages of mini ups?
Like any battery powered device Universal Power Supplies do run out of power. The smaller the UPS the less time it can give you.
