Why can't a 60hz apc ups work in 50hz country?
Ignoring all other issues; when power goes out the UPS starts providing battery backup power that has been CONVERTED to AC. The UPS will attempt to provide 60 HZ power, and all of the stuff plugged into it will have been designed for 50 HZ power.
ALSO... 50 HZ countries often use 240 V mains inside the home, so the UPS that is designed for 60 HZ 120 V will probably melt down, but if it survives, it will attempt to provide 120 V when the power goes off, meaning that your equipment will probably fail.
The results will be unpredictable and unstable. It isn't really recommended, and if i were you, I wouldn't try it. Only use the proper UPS, the one that is designed for the local current.
What size wire should be used to connect a dryer to electrical panel?
That depends on the dryer. Some have natural gas capabilties and use a standard 120V outlet (20 amp dedicated circuit). Others operate strictly off of electricity and use a 230V power source. These use a somewhat standard dryer outlet that conforms to the plug from the appliance, and are usually (but not always) 30 amps. In the case of the former you would use a 12 gauge wire with 2 conductors (hot and neutral) and a ground. The latter would use a 10 gauge wire with 3 conductors (2 hot wires and a neutral) and a ground. Always refer to the appliance specs to determine how the appliance should be wired, and find a qualified person to install these outlets if they don't exist.
How do you change a 110 socket outlet into a 210 socket outlet?
You probably mean to change it to a 240 V outlet... either case, you'll need to run a new wire and install a new breaker.
In household wiring it is the "hot" wire that carries current to the load.
Does the ground wire on a 200 amp box need to be 3 ought also?
No, you can use #4 bare copper ground wire.
What gauge wire to use for a sub panel?
That would depend upon how many amps will be used in the sub-panel. For example, a 30-A subpanel would need a minimum of 10 AWG feeder conductors.
How can i find out if the live wires i found in my wall are for a light switch or an outlet?
Use a voltage tester held next to the wire. Turn the switch off. If the tester stops beeping then the wires are on that switch.
What is the wire size required for 1800 watts for lamps?
14 gauge will handle it with a 15 amp breaker. If you use 12 gauge use a 20 amp breaker.
How to run a cable underfloor from a wall socket?
Yes, as long as you do not run it under the floor joists. New electrical code requires that you drill a hole through the floor joists and run the wire through those holes. It cannot be hanging under the floor joists. If you see wires are already running under the floor joists then go ahead and run the wire under the joists attaching it on every other joists with a wire staple. Make sure they wire does not make contact with any metal ductwork or any other metal objects. Match the wire with what is already in the wall outlet you are jumping off of. If it is 12/2 then use 12/2, if it is 14/2 then use 14/2. Never mix wire gauges.
Can you feed multiple outlets to one GFCI outlet near the sink?
code states that if a water source such as a sink is within 6 feet of a receptacle, that recetacle (s), must be protected by a GFCI receptacle.
I believe the actual distance is 5 feet. Please forgive me if I'm wrong. But the NEC also requires that ANY counter top receptacles in a kitchen and receptacles ANYWHERE in a bathroom must be GFCI protected.
More directly to your question, ordinary receptacles can be protected from a GFCI receptacle if properly wired. They are designed to do that. It is a way to save money. You may also consider a GFCI breaker if you have many receptacles to protect. I was told once that there is a limit of 3 "piggy backed" receptacles per GFCI but I have never seen that in the NEC.
Why is there a noise coming from the electrical box after turning off the main breaker?
There should be no noise caused by loose electrical connections if the main breaker is off. The only places that are energized at that point are the main lugs. There is nothing running so there shouldn't be any current which is the only reason a loose connection can cause noise.
But all that is based on what SHOULD be happening. If someone has tied into the mains to feed something then there could be noise caused by loose connections. Another possibility is something mechanical causing the panel to vibrate. Tightening the mounting screws might be sufficient to solve this problem.
How can you test the capacitor used in a ceiling fan?
Assuming you don't have a device for testing capacitors, a somewhat useful method of testing a capacitor is:
Remove the capacitor from circuit.
Using an analog ohm meter (with a needle rather than a digital readout), connect the two leads of the meter to the two leads of the capacitor.
You MAY see the needle jump, but leave the meter connected for a few seconds and see how far the needle falls.
Quickly reverse the polarity of the meter leads.
The needle of the ohm meter should definitely jump then settle back, approaching open circuit.
If you have consistently high resistance (low ohms) the capacitor is faulty, but if the resistance slowly falls (higher ohms), the capacitor is good.
If the capacitor does nothing, consistently high ohms or consistently low ohms, toss the capacitor and get a new one; they're relatively cheap.
touch it with a finger
Lick it. If you die, it works.
When would it be a better idea in a residence to install a GFCI breaker instead of an GFCI outlet?
GFCI Breakers are quite a bit more expensive than a GFCI outlet. More often than not a typical residence will need only a handful of GFCI outlets that combined together will be cheaper than a GFCI breaker.
If you need to protect a series of outlets with GFCI protection you can simply connect the rest of the outlets on that same circuit downstream from the first outlet on the line and make that the GFCI. All you have to do is connect all the other outlets to the LOAD side of the GFCI outlet. If a GFCI fault occurs in any of the outlets down stream they will trip that very first GFCI plug you placed and keep you safe.
What electrical wiring is required when fitting a new kitchen?
AWG 12/2 wire on a 20 amp breaker. There must be 2 kitchen outlet circuits and each circuit must be protected with a GFCI outlet. Each of these items must be on it's own dedicated 20 amp circuit. Garbage disposal, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator. This will require 6 dedicated 120 volt 20 amp circuits plus a 240 volt 60 amp circuit for the range.
Can underground electrical conduit be installed at a private beach?
That question can only be answered by someone who is familiar with local building codes. Contact a local electrical contractor for information regarding local building codes.
What is the wire size for 208 volt?
As with any electrical installation, the wire size used depends on the expected maximum current the wire will carry. That cannot be determined by voltage alone.