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Not typically. Domestic service in many areas of Japan is similar to US Network services in that it provides two phases, like ABN to a service, then BCN to the next, etcetera. There are appliances in the US designed for Network services; but then there is the question of the plug at the end of the cord -- will it match both physically and electrically. It is best to first identify where in Japan you want plug the appliance and second find out available electric service parameters -- they still have some DC over there...
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Can you plug a 220 volt into a 120 outlet?
Hello. While I do not have an answer for you, I am currently seeking the same. I would like to plug two kilns into one outlet, though certainly not to fire both at once, as each kiln should run on it's own circuit. Rather I would like to eliminate the need to unplug one and then plug in the other in order to fire twice in one day. I'll keep looking, and hope to have an answer for both of us. :-)
What is the US equivalent of European 4x2.5 sq mm HO7RN-F and could US 10 2 be substituted for the European cable to hardwire a 240V 27A appliance?
If you want an American plug to power a 30A 220V device look at a dryer outlet. It will have an extra neutral conductor, but it is standard. Otherwise, you can go with a 220V 30A TwistLok plug. All the home centers [I've been to] carry these plugs. 10ga wire is heavy enough for 30A runs under 75ft, though for a 27A appliance you should consider a 40A breaker with 8ga wire.
What is the function of the neutral wire in a plug?
The green (or green with yellow strips) is for Earth. This is the D shaped socket in a US outlet. The Black (US) or Brown (UK) is for Live. This is the narrow rectangular socket on a US outlet. The White (US) or Blue (UK) is for Neutral. This is the wide rectangular outlet on a US socket. The color code may vary for other countries, so be sure to check.
How do you adapt a 3 prong German plug to fit into a 3 prong US 230 dryer outlet?
German appliances don't have three pinned plugs. The standards are the "Schoko" plug, which is a two pin plug with contacts on the side as a ground connection and the "Euro plug which is a two pin plug without a ground connection. There are adapters available at most good electrical stores.
Can you plug a 220 hair dryer into a 230 plug?
Nominal residential voltage is 120/240 volts. Not sure from you description if the plug is just rated at 230 volts or is supplying 230 volts (It is likely that the plug may be rated at 230 volts, but only operating at 120 volts). A typical hand held hair dryer would operate on 120 volts. A commercial hair dryer might operate at 220 volts, but must be plugged into a 220 supply.
What is the common way of referring to a plug and its corresponding socket as per the electrical engineering terminology?
Plug and socket, plug and socket outlet, plug and receptacle or plain plug and outlet all seem to be in common usage in the US. Plug and socket is possibly the only wording commonly used in the UK. [Plug and socket outlet sounds ok to a me, as a Brit, but we never really use that expression in the UK. Plug and outlet or plug and receptacle actually sound very strange!]
Can you plug a 220 volt appliance into a 240 volt outlet?
Yes. As far as in the US 220v and 240v is pretty much the same thing. People call it 220 but realistically you prob have 230-240v. Get a cheap voltage tester and check it out
Do European appliances work in the US?
yes they do! :) Europe uses a different voltage than the US and also has different shaped electrical plugs, so you can't just plug a European appliance into an American electrical outlet. If you can get the right kind of current, then the appliances will still work.
Can you plug a 220 volt into a 120 outlet?
Hello. While I do not have an answer for you, I am currently seeking the same. I would like to plug two kilns into one outlet, though certainly not to fire both at once, as each kiln should run on it's own circuit. Rather I would like to eliminate the need to unplug one and then plug in the other in order to fire twice in one day. I'll keep looking, and hope to have an answer for both of us. :-)
Can you plug a 220 volt lamp from Australia into US 110 volt outlet using a proper plug adapter?
The bulb will be about half as bright.
What is the US equivalent of European 4x2.5 sq mm HO7RN-F and could US 10 2 be substituted for the European cable to hardwire a 240V 27A appliance?
If you want an American plug to power a 30A 220V device look at a dryer outlet. It will have an extra neutral conductor, but it is standard. Otherwise, you can go with a 220V 30A TwistLok plug. All the home centers [I've been to] carry these plugs. 10ga wire is heavy enough for 30A runs under 75ft, though for a 27A appliance you should consider a 40A breaker with 8ga wire.
I bought an appliance in the US and the voltage is 120 and I have bought a converter but one of the instructions is DO NOT use a converter with this appliance. How do I use it in a 220v outlet then?
Basically - you're stumped !... If there are explicit instructions with the appliance that you do not use a converter - there is a legitimate reason for NOT doing so ! Your only option is to purchase an equivalent appliance in the country you're going to ! One of the reasons they are telling you you are not to use a converter - is that most US converters are only 2-pin. The appliance you have may need an earth connection to maintain safety.
Can you use European appliances in the US?
Yes, but you need a converter that changes 220 to 110, if you plug it into a 110 plug. Of course, if you plug it into a 220 outlet you don't need a converter, but in either case you will need a plug adapter.
What is a polarized electrial outlet?
In the US the larger prong is Nuetral and the smaller is Live or Positive.
Can a US sewing machine be used in UK?
The voltage in a UK outlet is about twice that of a US outlet, which means you could ruin your sewing machine trying to plug it in. In order to use your US sewing machine in the UK, you'll need to purchase a voltage converter (transformer), and then you'll need to buy a UK adapter (since the transformer plug doesn't match UK outlets).
Am and FM radio of US will sork in India or not?
After a brief web-search, I stumbled across a large document that lists many many radio services all over India. The < Related Link > below will take you to it. The lists there do include many broadcasts on frequencies that are in the US AM and FM broadcast bands, so there's plenty for you to listen to over there on your US radio. Two comments, though: -- If your US radio, or any other appliance you carry with you, plugs into the wall outlet, then you need something to convert the 220 voltage from the Asian utility to the 115 volts that US appliances are designed for. If you plug a US appliance directly into an outlet in Bangalore, the appliance will cough, smoke, and die. -- Your radio should not be the 'digital' kind, that selects regularly spaced channel frequencies for you. Most of the frequencies on the All-India list, although they're in the same bands, are not on the same channel frequencies as the US uses. Your radio should be the old-fashioned kind, where you turn the dial slowly and carefully until the station is clearly tuned in.
Can you use 220 V with 60 Hz appliances from South Korea in US with 240 V outlets?
If the appliance is 220 volt 60 Htz, yes it will work perfectly in the U.S. plugged into a 240 volt outlet.
