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If you have 240V equipment from Europe can you use a 240V line to create standard household plugs that run at 240V if you are in North America?

No. This can lead to dangerous results. First, it violates electrical codes to use higher than standard US voltage for portable appliances. There is a much greater risk of fire because the appliances will not be protected by the types and ratings of circuit breakers typical in Europe. Also, the electrical frequency in Europe is different than that in the US (50 vs 60 Hertz). This would affect performance of many appliances and can result in overheating. There are other technical details that have potential for trouble (including electric shock hazard depending upon what type of equipment you had hoped to use). So, stay safe and don't use the European equipment in the US.

I have run 220v 20A connections throughout my house with European Schukostecker -- Euroean outlets -- and the appliances run fine without issue. I have plugged in lamps, hairdryers, toaster ovens, printers, etc. to this connection.

If the amperage on the line gets too high, the breaker will break.

If you do install 220V outlets make sure you use correct wire and breaker sizes. Do not oversize breakers by using an existing oven or dryer circuit, this is very dangerous!! You can purchase 220V breakers of all sizes here, use the correct one. I would also recomment using US 220V outlets and not European outlets as the European outlets are not underwritten in this country and that may cause your house to fail an inspection. You can buy 15A 220V outlets at most home centers here that meet US safety requirements. Then if you need European outlets use some European powerstrips with a US plug installed. Again, use US equipment to install in your home. What you plug into it is your decision.

Can a 240V 15A outlet used for a washer be converted to a 240V 30A outlet for a dryer?

s for USA, Canada and countries using similar 60Hz mains suppliesConversion Dangerous and NOT RecommendedUmmm no. If you did try to do it, you'd have a pretty good chance of burning your house down.

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I want to say "no" you can't do this based on what you've told me.

What matters here is the size of the wire, 240V is 240V and that part of it doesn't matter. A dryer uses #10 wire for 30 amps and a washer uses either #14, or #12 for Canada vs US. If you were to just switch out the receptacle you would run the risk of burning up the 15 amp wire as it's not designed to carry that kind of load continuously.

If you have a wire stripper that has the awg wire gauges on it and it measures out to #10, then you can swap out the receptacle and breaker and convert this to suit yourself.

If in doubt, always consult a licensed electrician.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND always use a meter or voltage indicator to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

Are there people or organizations who offer to help the elderly fix electrical problems?

I would help out the elderly and I know many others that would. The question is whether the 'problems' are actually problems, i.e. safety / fire hazards, or normal electrical work. I don't think anyone will do normal work for free, but fire hazards and life safety issues should be taken care of. I'm an electrician, and it's my responsibility to see that people's homes are safe before I go home at night.

Try your local senior center. They have lists of volunteers that may be able to help.

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Try calling United Way by dialing 211... Some areas have this service some do not... They could direct you further on this.

Electric repair help for elderly

The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] often funds home repair programs in communities that are operated by County and Township [City, Borough, etc] authorities.

The License and Inspection departments of these municipal authorities may be able to provide guidance.

There are sometimes reduced rate loan programs available through local government agencies.

Can an accidental electric shock change your personality?

no an accidental electric shock cannot change one's personality because it just causes organ failure for some time,because of the difference in the type of currents.one is the electric current and the other one is the signals the body carries,however if very strong it may cause organ disorder

How do shanty towns tap into electricity?

They don't usually have electricity. If they do it's old, unsafe or illegally rigged from another power supply - but usually it's battery or generator power if you find someone playing a radio or turning on a light. Shanty towns are basically large cities of squatters and often found in third world countries. They are often built on or around garbage dumps so they can use cardboard, sheet metal and old wall structures to create shelters.

Bottom line, if you're in a shanty town, don't expect to find a light switch. If you do, don't flip it. Rather bring some bottled water and non perishable food items with you to pass out to the dwellers. They probably haven't had a clean drink of water or decent food in a very long time.

How much electricity does the average school use in each day?

The average school in the United States uses about 50,000 kWh of electricity per year, which translates to around 137 kWh per day. However, electricity usage can vary based on the size of the school, energy efficiency measures in place, and the activities happening on campus.

How are the fields of history and archaeology similar?

Both history and archaeology involve the study of past human civilizations and cultures. They both rely on interpretation of evidence to reconstruct and understand the past. Both fields seek to provide insights into the development of human societies over time.

What may cause an electrical conductor to heat up?

An electrical conductor may heat up due to excessive current passing through it, which increases its resistance and generates heat. Poor connections, overloading, or inadequate conductor size can also cause heating. This can lead to a potential fire hazard if not addressed.

Why do you measure electricity in volts and amps?

Because they are different characteristics.

If you'd compare electricity to water, Volts would be the pressure, and Amps would be the flow.

So you can have high pressure but little flow - like a water pistol. Or you can have high flow and little pressure - like upending a bucket.

What if your tutor tells you than an ampere and a volt really measure the same thing?

An ampere and a volt do not measure the same thing. Ampere measures electric current flow, while volt measures electrical potential difference or voltage. Having a clear understanding of the difference between these units is essential in understanding electricity.

Does amperage and a voltage mean the same thing?

No. Amperage is the current flowing down the conductor as voltage is a constant (relatively). As an example- a 120 volt light bulb is of course 120 volts but if it is 60 watts then it will draw .5 amps. a 100 watt bulb will draw around .8 amps
Different things.

Why is it electrical power is normally transmitted at high voltage?

Simplistically Power is Voltage times Current. Sending at domestic voltage requires much more current to be sent for the same power and therefore much thicker wires, heavier equipment and more repeater transformers as over distance the resistance of the wires and switches would cause the voltage to fall quickly below domestic. For the same power delivery, sending at higher voltages requires less current, lighter wires, and voltage losses over distance are more easily managed so much less equipment is required.

How much water is used to produce 1 kw of electricity?

generally for a condensing turbine the quantity for generating one MW electricity the steam quantity remains 8.5 t/h.

it will depend on the design of Turbine

in Our project it is 5.5 t/MW

What are your responsibilities for providing evidence of your performance and progress?

submitting work for assessment or the completion of assignments or tests on time with the relevant information

What is the Difference between ground and guarding?

In terms of electricity:
Grounding is putting a conductor from the circuit directly to earth. Guarding is putting some cover or barriers to live electrical wire, outlet or any conductor that are exposed to prevent physical contact that may result to electrical shock.

What are tiny particles that make up electricity?

Tiny particles that make up electricity are called electrons. Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. When these particles are in motion, they create an electric current that can be harnessed for various purposes.

Do satellite dishes emit dangerous rays into a house?

In terms of injury or harm caused by electromagnetic signals, satellite receiver dishes do not cause any hazards. They are designed to gather and decode very weak signals and emit virtually no electromagnetic radiation.

The only danger is that of bumping yourself walking past them if they are mounted at low level.

Why does garlic repel vampires?

since vapires and mosquitos are both drink blod it is supused that garlik were work for vampires to repil them

How did people cook before electricity?

Before stoves in the early times they would have something in the shape of almost a giant pot. Inside would be a fire and the people would put the food inside and let it cook.

How do you connect a 3-wire stove to a 4-wire outlet?

Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz power supply service.

In order to plug your 3 wire stove into a 4 wire outlet, the easiest way to do so is to change the cord on the stove. This does not require cutting power to the outlet or anything like that.

Anyone who is going to be changing the power cable on any device knows that you need to unplug the cord first, eliminating the need to cut power to the outlet.

The difference between a 3 prong and 4 prong outlet is the ground wire. Both provide 240v power by supplying 2 120v wires (red and black). There is also a white wire, which will be your neutral wire.

The green wire is your ground, and should be bolted to the body of the stove. (Most appliances have a location for attaching the ground wire).

When connecting your wires, there should be 3 wire locations. You should connect one of the two hot wires (red or black), then your white wire in the middle, and then your other hot. The green will be your ground.

How do you convert an electric stove to run on gas?

If LP orifices were not shipped with the appliance contact your dealer to order them. The conversion set should come with instructions for changing the orifices and for switching the regulator from natural to LP. Look for a small bag or envelope affixed to the back panel of the appliance and read the manual for conversion information pertaining to your unit.