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DON'T EVEN THINK OF DOING THIS! (*** See Note below.) In general the answer has to be: "Not if they have been designed to run only on the lower voltage." If an appliance does its job at 120 Volts then it won't actually work any better for you even if it could be modified to run at the higher voltage. A licensed electrician or professional electrical engineer would be able to consider whether or not a particular 120 Volt appliance could be modified safely to run at the higher voltage but it won't usually be worth the cost of doing the work. It would usually cost much less to buy an appliance, new or secondhand, designed to run on 240 Volts. *** Note: If the 240 Volt supply is in USA or Canada or other countries using similar 60 Hz mains supplies, there would be no change in motor speed so that won't be an issue to worry about BUT there is a much more serious problem that should be kept in mind: it is just not safe to use a low-wattage appliance and travel voltage adapter on a 60 Hz 240 volt supply because the breakers and/or fuses on the main supply panel for the 60 Hz 240 Volt circuit would not be able to protect a 120 Volt appliance and travel adapter from fire!
SO DON'T EVEN THINK OF DOING THAT!
Further information which may be useful to mention here but is not part of the answer to this question: Some appliances, such as electric shavers, etc., have been designed to run safely on different supply voltages. If that is the case the appliance's rating plate will state the range of suitable voltages.
In many cases where the power needed is low, such as (say) less than 30 Watts, a cheap and simple "International Travel Adapter" is all that is needed to make it work. But bear in mind that the mains frequency in Europe and other 230 Volt areas is 50 Hz (Cycles per second) compared to 60 Hz in US, Canada and other 120 Volt areas. Some 60 Hz appliances will work fine but others with simple motors will run too slow on the lower frequency of 50 Hz. It is not possible to use a standard kind of International Travel Adapter for high-powered appliances such as electric kettles because the current they take is much too high. 120 Volt appliances having powers from (say) 100 Watts to 2000 Watts (2kW), or more, would need an expensive item called a "Transformer" or "Auto-transformer" to enable them to be used on a 240 Volt supply. Such Transformers are much bigger and heavier than an International Travel Adapter and much more expensive - they can cost from US$100 upwards, even second-hand, depending on the power to be converted. So most folks would buy an appliance designed to work on 240 Volts.
What else can I help you with?
Would current of 126 volts be detrimental to your appliances that are rated for 120 volts?
A current of 126 volts is within the normal fluctuation range of electricity supply and should not harm appliances rated for 120 volts. The appliances are designed to handle a small variation in voltage. However, if the voltage consistently exceeds the rated voltage by a significant amount, it could potentially damage the appliances over time.
What voltage do most household appliances use?
Most household appliances use either 120 volts or 240 volts, depending on the country and the type of appliance. In the United States, most outlets provide 120 volts for small appliances and lighting, while larger appliances like stoves and dryers require 240 volts.
What is the voltage of common electrical appliances?
115 volts <<>> In North America because of using a split secondary both 120/240 voltages are common. 120 volts used for smaller appliances and lighting systems. 240 volts used for larger appliances. Keeping in mind that the higher the voltage the lower the current, using higher voltage on larger current drawing appliances keeps the wire to a workable size.
Would US appliance's like a clothes washer that run on 120 volts work on European 230 volts?
Definitely not !! it would be dangerous to use 120 volt equipment on a 230 volt supply, it would either blow the fuse or blow up . . You need a transformer to convert 230 volts to 120 volts, and you need one of the right rating. For a washing machine that might be quite a big transformer. We have 110 volt transformers for power tools but they are not big enough.
What is the standard voltage for wall outlets?
If you are talking about normal house hold voltage it would depend in which country you live in. For North America it would be 120/240 volts. For Europe and Eastern countries it would be 240 volts. Industrial voltages vary from country to country. These normal voltages range from 120, 277, 240, 347, 415, 480, to 600 volts.
What are the differences between electrical appliances operating at 120 volt vs 240 volt?
The main difference between electrical appliances operating at 120 volts and 240 volts is the amount of power they can handle. Appliances operating at 240 volts can handle more power and are often more efficient, but they require a different type of outlet and wiring compared to appliances operating at 120 volts.
What is the voltage used on most of the appliances in the US?
120 volts...
What voltage is used on most of the appliances in the US?
120 volts...
Would current of 126 volts be detrimental to your appliances that are rated for 120 volts?
A current of 126 volts is within the normal fluctuation range of electricity supply and should not harm appliances rated for 120 volts. The appliances are designed to handle a small variation in voltage. However, if the voltage consistently exceeds the rated voltage by a significant amount, it could potentially damage the appliances over time.
Does us electrical appliances work in France?
Not without a step up transformer. The U.S is 120 volts at 60 Hz and France is 240 volts at 50 Hz.
How many home appliances can be run using a 2.5 KVa generator?
It depends on the amperage's of the appliances. You should be able to draw, Amps = Watts/Volts, 2500/120 = 20.8 amps at 120 volts.
Would 110-240 volts 50-60 Hz work on 120 volts?
If that is the information that is stated on the nameplate of the device then yes it will operate on 120 volts.
What voltage do most household appliances use?
Most household appliances use either 120 volts or 240 volts, depending on the country and the type of appliance. In the United States, most outlets provide 120 volts for small appliances and lighting, while larger appliances like stoves and dryers require 240 volts.
What type of connection is preferred in housing?
In North America the connection type is 120/240 volt single phase. This allows the use of 120 volts for smaller appliances and equipment along with 240 volts for larger appliances and equipment.
What are the differences in electrical power consumption between appliances operating at 120 volts versus 240 volts?
Appliances operating at 240 volts consume less electrical power compared to those operating at 120 volts because higher voltage allows for lower current to achieve the same power output.
Is it true that all electrical appliances in US work on 110 volts?
No, appliances up to 1500 watts run on 120 v, while for larger equipment 240 v is available in most properties.
What is the voltage of common electrical appliances?
115 volts <<>> In North America because of using a split secondary both 120/240 voltages are common. 120 volts used for smaller appliances and lighting systems. 240 volts used for larger appliances. Keeping in mind that the higher the voltage the lower the current, using higher voltage on larger current drawing appliances keeps the wire to a workable size.
