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Voltage drop can be due to increased electricity demand during peak hours when many appliances are in use. High electrical loads in the neighborhood or issues with the electrical grid can also contribute to voltage drops. It's recommended to contact your local utility company to investigate and address any potential issues.

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What causes a chiller voltage to drop from 480 volts to 440 volts?

the use and consistency of the use


What unit is used to measure voltage drop?

Voltage drop is typically measured in units of volts (V). It is a way to quantify the loss of voltage as electrical current flows through a circuit due to resistance. Voltage drop can be calculated by measuring the difference in voltage between two points in the circuit.


What size resistor in parallel to reduce from 120 volts to 100 volts?

A resistor in parallel with a voltages source will not cause the voltage to drop, theoretically. To get a 20 volt drop you need a resistance in series, and the number of ohms is 20 divided by the current in amps. If the current is unknown or variable, the voltage can't be dropped by using a resistor.


How did we choose 110 volts as standard?

110 volts was chosen to make light bulbs practical and economically competitive with gas lighting. Edison selected 100 volts as a compromise between distribution costs and lamp costs. Generation was maintained at 110 volts to allow for a voltage drop between generator and lamp.[1]


Is a voltage drop of 0.4 volts acceptable for a 12-volt system.?

A voltage drop of 0.4 volts in a 12-volt system represents a drop of about 3.3%, which is generally considered acceptable for many applications. However, the acceptability can vary based on the specific requirements of the devices being powered and the length of the wiring. For critical applications or longer wire runs, aiming for a lower voltage drop is advisable to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

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Home wiring electricity at 118 volts drops to 112 volts and then returns to 118 volts?

This is normally caused by higher and lower demands on the electric grid. Voltage measured at a receptacle can vary as much as 10 volts during the day. a drop from 118 to 112 is perfectly normal and will not harm standard household appliances.


How much resistance to drop 19.2 volts to 11.5 volts?

Information is inadequate to answer the question


What causes a chiller voltage to drop from 480 volts to 440 volts?

the use and consistency of the use


What is the voltage drop of an ideal diode?

forward bias 0 volts, reverse bias infinity volts.


The voltage drop across led is?

The voltage drop across an LED varies, but is typically around 2 volts.


What gauge wire is needed for 200 feet with 110 volts and 50 amps?

6 AWG will handle 50 amps with a voltage drop of about 4 volts. If you go to 4 AWG and limit to 50 amps your voltage drop will be 2.5 volts.


How do you calculate the ac amps when you have the DC volts DC amps and the ac volts?

the answer is dc volts are rectified from ac volts and the amperage will be the same unless you account for the slight drop from the rectifier. dc volts from a battery have no relationship to ac volts. you can derive ac volts from a dc source using an inverter.


If we have 13 volts on earth and neutral so?

The neutral and earth are connected at the supply transformer, so 13 volts on the neutral means that you are far enough from the transformer to have a 13 volt drop on the neutral. You probably have the same drop on the live, so the total volt drop could be 26 volts, which may be excessive. It could indicate a fault somewhere.


What is the voltage drop running through resistor one?

What is the voltage drop running through resistor one


What is the junction voltage drop a silicon diode?

It is generally accepted to be approximately .7 volts.


What is the voltage drop through a resistor of 6 ohms (2 amps)?

12 volts


What size resistor do you need to drop 18 volts dc to 16 volts dc?

To drop 18 volts DC to 16 volts DC, you need a resistor that can handle the current flowing through the circuit. The voltage drop required is 2 volts (18V - 16V). To calculate the resistor value, use Ohm's Law (V = I × R); rearranging gives R = V/I. The specific resistor value depends on the current (I) in the circuit. For example, if the current is 1 amp, you would need a 2-ohm resistor (2V/1A = 2Ω).