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Do most electronics run on both 220V and 110 Volts?

Most electronic equipment runs on far less that both of these voltages. Most likely from 5 to 12 volts DC. To get down to these votages it has to be processed by a transformer. Good equipment will have a switch on it so that you can chose what the input voltage will be. All this switch is doing is changing the taps on the primary side of the control transformer. The secondary side of the transformer is the working voltage of the equipment 5 to 12 volts. The secondary side of the transformer is then put through a full wave bridge rectifier to change it to DC. When you charge your cell phone this is all that you are doing when you plug it into the wall, except without the switch to select the 240 volts. The rectifier is built right into the wall PAC and out comes the voltage your cell phone is looking for.

This planet is usually running 120 ac or 220 AC That is what most of the people knows as power. There is and never will be a set of voltages that will run everything. but there are some industry standards personal computer are 3v,5v,12v ,12v. these voltages are not are set but are carefully chosen for efficiency a room heater will take forever to heat a room at 5v. so the conclusion is voltages are chosen for efficiency and nothing more then that.

How you convert single phase to three phase is there any schematic diagram?

There are schematics to show you how to build one. You can also purchase a converter too. Most involve using a extra motor for the converter. Just search on the internet for the above description to find schematics. Also see the related link below. It may be all you need.

Did you know there are 3 phases of Santa?

PHASE 1...you believe in santa

PHASE 2...you don't believe in santa

PHASE 3...you BECOME SANTA

How hot can a soldering iron get?

Hot enough to melt solder onto electrical connections, and the skin off your finger.

Euan Russells answer: it can reach approximately 250 degrees, that is hot enough to burn your finger and possibly even leave a scar, so be careful and watch out!

How does three phase energy meter works with two phase supply?

It's unlikely you have a two-phase supply. Two-phase systems (two phases, displaced by 90 electrical degrees) are very old, and there are very few two-phase systems around. Assuming you really mean 'two phase', t's unlikely, therefore, that you can use a three-phase energy meter using its standard terminals.

The central locking in your Ford Falcon AU11 is not locking the back door behind the driver but locks all the other doors?

inside the locking unit in the door is a plastic screw jack that breaks. it can be repaired easily if you can trace the part. easy fix

Simon

How many amps can you run with 350 ft of wire?

The maximum amperage that can be run through a wire depends on the wire gauge and the insulation. Generally, with 350 ft of wire, you need to consider the wire gauge (or thickness) to determine the maximum safe amperage. It is recommended to consult with an electrician to determine the appropriate wire size for the specific application and amperage requirements.

How do you disable the red exit alarm door alarm so it wont go off when you open the door?

Put the key in the alarm disable lock and turn.

There are two types of door systems. One as above, which is a free standing door system and the other where the door is tied into the buildings alarm system. In both cases the person that looks after the buildings security has to be notified. They will use a key that they keep and disarm the door for you. This security person also has the ability to lock the door alarm out of the buildings security system if that is the type of system used. Usually you have to sign a paper as to why the door open request was made and when you finish the time the door was brought back on line.

How can you temporarily energize a breaker box with a generator or extension cord so you can have lights while there is no meter?

There is no legal way to do this without properly installing a UL listed transfer switch. Transfer switches have a mechanical interlock that prevents the utility power and generator power from being connected at the same time. The codes and regulations protect you from having your generator and wiring destroyed, but it also protects the utility workers from injury. The problem is, if a utility worker were to come out and install a meter, not knowing there was a generator hooked up. If there were a power failure, say, because of downed line, and the utility company sent workers out to work on it, they would think the line was dead. Your generator could be backfeeding voltage onto the lines and could conceivably electrocute the worker. There are actual cases of people killed under these exact circumstances. If you need temporary power during remodeling or construction, there are ways to get power, but you need to hire a licensed electrician to do it right and be legal. If you need power because your utility disconnected for nonpayment, they will take a dim view of any jury-rigged arrangement that could jeopardize the safety of their workers. They will take legal action against you, guaranteed. Better to run a separate cord around the house to power the lights and remain isolated from the buildings wiring.

What is the purpose of transistor?

A transistor has the same purpose(s) as a triode vacuum tube.

It allowed dramatic miniaturization and efficiency improvements, especially when it was figured out how to make monolithic integrated circuits containing them.

How much can a 15W circuit breaker handle?

Answer for the US: Breakers are rated in amps, not watts. However, a 15A breaker can handle 15 amps, or about 1800 watts (using 120V), or 3600 watts (using 240V). However, this is only rated for noncontinuous loads (those not lasting for more than three hours). For continuous loads (loads lasting three hours or more), one must derate the circuit breaker by 80%. So for continuous loads, that same breaker should only have 1440 watts (using 120V), or 2880 watts (using 240V) on it.

How do automatic transfer switches work?

ATS's constantly monitor the primary and secondary sources of power. When the primary source of power goes out, and the secondary is available, the unit automatically switches to the secondary power source. Some ATS's switch back to primary using the same logic, and some have to be manually switched back to primary. There are 'smart' switches that wait until the primary power source is available for a certain length of time (i.e. 2 minutes) until switching back, to avoid connecting to an unstable or intermittent utility source.

What happens if a megger test fails?

If a megger test fails you have a short between the two wires or the wire to ground that you are testing. This short circuit has to be repaired before the equipment is placed back into service.

How much KW range can be use star-delta starter?

The use of a star delta starter is for motor control only and not resistive heating loads. This type of starter is used to dampen the inrush current by using a lower voltage to start the motor.

How do you troubleshoot the uninterruptible power supply?

To trouble shoot a device the problem with the device has to be stated. With a UPS the first thing to check is the batteries.

Explain Transmission and distribution systems?

see URL below.

Or go to the library. You are asking for something that requires many books to explain.

What is the normal insulation leakage current in three phase motor?

zero

insulation leakage is known as a ground fault

AC, DC, single phase, 3 phase .... same answer

on a damp day or with water present it may be a bit higher than zero

there is no perfect insulation

if you have more than a milliamp you have problems

Why testing and inspection?

Testing and inspections are done to uphold the safety standards of the country in which they exist.

What is the white material inside electric heaters?

The white material inside electric heaters is magnesium oxide. This same material is used in Pyrotenax cables to withstand heat in high ambient temperature areas. On these cables a #14 wire is given a 20 amp current rating.

What is run capacitor in single phase motor starter with three wire?

A run capacitor and a starter capacitor are not the same thing. A run capacitor is energized the entire time the motor is running, and a start capacitor is not.

A run capacitor is one that changes the current on the windings of a single phase AC induction motor to create a rotating magnetic field to energize a second-phase winding.

A start capacitor increases starting torque, allowing a motor to be turned on rapidly. It stays in the circuit only long enough to bring the motor to 3/4 of full speed. Some motors then continue to run with a run capacitor.