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Can you have to many appliances plugged into your house?

In theory, as many as you want. However, the circuit supplying the receptacle(s) you are using has a maximum capacity before the circuit protective device opens (usually a fuse or circuit breaker). Since appliances come in many sizes / wattages, there is no single answer. Some large appliances require a dedicated circuit with only one single receptacle, so that other things can not be plugged in at the same time on that circuit. Conversely, a 15 amp general purpose circuit could probably handle 100 clocks. first determine how many amps the circuit is fused at. then how many watts the appliances use that are on the same circuit. then you take the watts divided by volts (120) = amps....add them up.


How was electricity used in the past?

Electrical use in the past is the same as it it used today. Not as many appliances then as now but electricity still made everyday tasks easier.


If more and more appliances will be connected in a parallel circuit what do you think will happen?

Appliances have to be connected in a parallel circuit to keep the voltages the same for each appliance (they were designed to work with one voltage) , this does not mean that the power output will be the same, the more appliances there are the more current (i.e. power) will be needed to for the appliances and this can go on until the grid cannot supply any more (and you blow a fuse)


What type of circuit allows you to use appliances in your home the same time?

parallel circuits for A+


Why should your appliances be on a dedicated circuit?

Appliances usually have a higher current draw that is very close to the limit of the circuits capacity. By having other loads on this circuit it could lead to nuisance tripping when and if both the appliance and the additional load were started at the same time.

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Why are the appliances connected in parallel?

1) That way, all appliances have the same voltage, which doesn't depend on the number or the characteristics of other connected appliances. This is important for the correct operation of the appliances. 2) That way, switching off one appliance won't disconnect other appliances.


Why are the most appliances connected in parallel?

1) That way, all appliances have the same voltage, which doesn't depend on the number or the characteristics of other connected appliances. This is important for the correct operation of the appliances. 2) That way, switching off one appliance won't disconnect other appliances.


Is almond the same color as bisque in appliances?

No. Bisque is whiter.


How many apliances can a 9KW generator power?

A total of 9,000 watts. This would power all the appliances in your home but not all at the same time.


Can you have to many appliances plugged into your house?

In theory, as many as you want. However, the circuit supplying the receptacle(s) you are using has a maximum capacity before the circuit protective device opens (usually a fuse or circuit breaker). Since appliances come in many sizes / wattages, there is no single answer. Some large appliances require a dedicated circuit with only one single receptacle, so that other things can not be plugged in at the same time on that circuit. Conversely, a 15 amp general purpose circuit could probably handle 100 clocks. first determine how many amps the circuit is fused at. then how many watts the appliances use that are on the same circuit. then you take the watts divided by volts (120) = amps....add them up.


What voltage is used in Hong Kong for electrical appliances?

Hong Kong uses the same British Standard BS 1363 (220 Volt, 50 Hertz) electrical system used in the UK.


How was electricity used in the past?

Electrical use in the past is the same as it it used today. Not as many appliances then as now but electricity still made everyday tasks easier.


What type of circuit allows you to use appliances in your home at the same?

parallel circuits for A+


If more and more appliances will be connected in a parallel circuit what do you think will happen?

Appliances have to be connected in a parallel circuit to keep the voltages the same for each appliance (they were designed to work with one voltage) , this does not mean that the power output will be the same, the more appliances there are the more current (i.e. power) will be needed to for the appliances and this can go on until the grid cannot supply any more (and you blow a fuse)


What is the voltage appliances in Ellsworth ME 04605?

Ellsworth, Maine uses the same mains voltage as does the rest of the United States, 120 volts at 60Hz. 240Volts 60 Hz is used for many large appliances. Residential buildings usually have 120 2-phase power, with large appliances being connected between them, giving a voltage of 208 volts.