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Yes, you'd have to change the plug or use an adapter, and also change the bulb. Thry make the standard "medium base" A19 bulbs in 220v also. here's a few: http://www.bulbs.com/Light_Bulbs/Medium_(E26)/200V+-/results.aspx

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How is 220v water heater rewired to 110v?

To rewire a 220V water heater to 110V, you would need to change the heating element to one that is compatible with 110V. You would also need to adjust the wiring connections in the water heater to accommodate the lower voltage. It is recommended to consult a qualified electrician to ensure proper and safe rewiring of the water heater.


Can a 110V device be repaired after plugging it into a 220V socket?

Plugging a 110V device into a 220V socket can cause significant damage to the device. The device may experience a power surge that can damage internal components such as the power supply. Repairing the device may be possible, but the extent of the damage would need to be assessed by a professional technician.


What causes a 220v wire to pull only 110v?

The fact that it's supposed to. Voltage is stated as the difference between the two wires carrying electricity to the load. When they bring power to the house from the utility, you get two wires carrying 110v but they're 180 degrees out of phase. Imagine one carries positive 110v and the other carries negative 110v. If you hook one of these wires plus a neutral (zero volts) to the load, you get 110v--110v over 0v. If you hook both of them to the load, you get positive 110v over negative 110v, or 220v. So...red to white is 110v, black to white is 110v, red to black is 220v.


Can you use the 220v 50hz appliances in 110v 60hz?

Depends. Some smaller stuff can usually run on both, in which case it will be printed on them. If it isn't, you can't run a 220v item on 110v.


Is 110V expensive than 220V?

Yes and no. For any given power usage, the current in a 220V system is half that of a 110V system. Therefore, cables in a 220V system can be thinner than 110V. Furthermore, a voltage drop of, say, 5V due to the resistance of wires is less significant in a 220V system than 110V. So, there is an economy with wiring. However, touch 220V and there is a good likelyhood that it can prove fatal. Do the same with 110V and it will hurt, but it is less likely to prove fatal. Therefore, 220V systems will generally be of a higher safety standard (read more expensive). For example, US lighting is often wired with single insulated cable. European regulations demand that an additional insulating cover is used on all cables. Other regulations in Europe make more demands on installation methods, all of which push up costs. It is unlikely that a full comparison will show a lot of difference between the two.

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Can you attach an iron machine of 220v in a 110v socket?

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How is 220v water heater rewired to 110v?

To rewire a 220V water heater to 110V, you would need to change the heating element to one that is compatible with 110V. You would also need to adjust the wiring connections in the water heater to accommodate the lower voltage. It is recommended to consult a qualified electrician to ensure proper and safe rewiring of the water heater.


Can a 110V device be repaired after plugging it into a 220V socket?

Plugging a 110V device into a 220V socket can cause significant damage to the device. The device may experience a power surge that can damage internal components such as the power supply. Repairing the device may be possible, but the extent of the damage would need to be assessed by a professional technician.


Will a device designed for 110v work on 220v?

No, a device designed for 110v will not work on 220v without a voltage converter.


Can a device designed for 110v work on 220v?

No, a device designed for 110v cannot work on 220v without a voltage converter.


What causes a 220v wire to pull only 110v?

The fact that it's supposed to. Voltage is stated as the difference between the two wires carrying electricity to the load. When they bring power to the house from the utility, you get two wires carrying 110v but they're 180 degrees out of phase. Imagine one carries positive 110v and the other carries negative 110v. If you hook one of these wires plus a neutral (zero volts) to the load, you get 110v--110v over 0v. If you hook both of them to the load, you get positive 110v over negative 110v, or 220v. So...red to white is 110v, black to white is 110v, red to black is 220v.


How can I use a step-up transformer to convert 110v to 220v?

To convert 110v to 220v using a step-up transformer, connect the 110v input to the primary winding and the 220v output to the secondary winding of the transformer. The transformer will increase the voltage while maintaining the power output.


Why 220v and 110v was chosen as standard voltage in Brazil and not some other voltage?

220v and 110v are almost the only voltages used around the world because they are the most efficient.


How do you wire a 110v supply for 220v heaters?

A 220v heater has two 110v lines coming into it--either two 110v lines with a neutral, like a range, or two 110v lines with no neutral, like a water heater. Unless there's a fan in the system, they only use two wires. It's cheaper that way. If you have a DEDICATED circuit for each 220v heater--one where there's only one thing on the breaker--and you have at least 10/2 wire (unless the amps call for 8/2 or 6/2 wiring, which happens), you can install a two-pole breaker to feed 220v to the heater. If you're just trying to plug the heater into an outlet and get it to work, you've got a problem in that you can't pull 220v out of a 110v outlet no matter how hard you try. Sorry.


Can you use the 220v 50hz appliances in 110v 60hz?

Depends. Some smaller stuff can usually run on both, in which case it will be printed on them. If it isn't, you can't run a 220v item on 110v.


How can I convert a 3 wire 220V electrical outlet to a 110V outlet?

To convert a 3-wire 220V electrical outlet to a 110V outlet, you will need to rewire the outlet and change the circuit breaker. This involves connecting the neutral wire to the ground wire and replacing the outlet with a 110V outlet. It is recommended to hire a licensed electrician to ensure the conversion is done safely and correctly.