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What would happen if 12 volt only appliance was plugged into 120 volt outlet?
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What are the parts of extension wire?
There are several parts to an extension cord. There is the "female" end where you would plug in the appliance, the cord, and then the "male" end which gets plugged into an outlet.
Why would using a small kitchen appliance trip the circuit breaker for the bedrooms and not for the outlet that it is plugged into?
If a small kitchen appliance is tripping the circuit breaker for the bedrooms and not for the outlet it is plugged into, it could be due to the difference in electrical load. The bedrooms circuit may already have a higher load from other devices plugged in, whereas the individual outlet might have a separate circuit with a lower load. The small kitchen appliance could be exceeding the capacity of the bedrooms circuit, causing it to trip. It is recommended to redistribute the load or use a different outlet on a different circuit.
If you drop a microwave in a bathtub then unplug it can you touch the water right away?
I can't imagine why you would want to do that or how it would happen, but the direct answer to the question is: Yes. As soon as the AC plug is pulled from the outlet, neither the appliance nor the bathtub is hazardous.
Will a cell phone plugged into an outlet electrocute a person?
No. That could never happen. Phone chargers have a tranformer built into them that drops the 110 AC voltage to around 5 volt DC. That would never be enough to electricute anyone.
Why does the Outlet stops working after an appliance is plugged in?
Check for a loose wire connection on the sides of the outlet that you plug into that causes the other two outlets to stop working. Are the screws tight? There will probably be two wires on each side, one will be the feed coming to that oulet and the other one will feed to the other outlets. Also a possible loose connection in the box that the outlet is mounted in, such as a loose or broken wire in a wire nut. Remember to shut off the power to this circuit while working on it. I hope this will help. Polarity on the third outlet could be reversed. It will blow the circuit. Is it possibly current drain i.e are there too many outlets and is the appliance something that uses a lot of current? This can be discovered by reading the manual. If lets say the junction box or fuse box had been replaced by a solid wire then this would allow more current to flow. If this wire(fuse replaced) is supplying the three outlets and a short circuit is in the appliance. The first answer is correct. The other two may be true statements, but they do not address this question.
What are the parts of extension wire?
There are several parts to an extension cord. There is the "female" end where you would plug in the appliance, the cord, and then the "male" end which gets plugged into an outlet.
Why would using a small kitchen appliance trip the circuit breaker for the bedrooms and not for the outlet that it is plugged into?
If a small kitchen appliance is tripping the circuit breaker for the bedrooms and not for the outlet it is plugged into, it could be due to the difference in electrical load. The bedrooms circuit may already have a higher load from other devices plugged in, whereas the individual outlet might have a separate circuit with a lower load. The small kitchen appliance could be exceeding the capacity of the bedrooms circuit, causing it to trip. It is recommended to redistribute the load or use a different outlet on a different circuit.
Can you plug a 3 volt appliance into a 110 outlet?
No, the applied 110 volt is too high for a 3 volt appliance. The appliance would burn out right away.
If you drop a microwave in a bathtub then unplug it can you touch the water right away?
I can't imagine why you would want to do that or how it would happen, but the direct answer to the question is: Yes. As soon as the AC plug is pulled from the outlet, neither the appliance nor the bathtub is hazardous.
Will a cell phone plugged into an outlet electrocute a person?
No. That could never happen. Phone chargers have a tranformer built into them that drops the 110 AC voltage to around 5 volt DC. That would never be enough to electricute anyone.
Can a refrigerator and a chest freezer be on same circuit?
You would need to check the power requirements for each appliance and compare them to the capacity of the circuit. But I wouldn't recommend it.
What would happen at the outlet if you left a plugged-in extension cord lying out on the ground in the rain?
Normally nothing, as long as the insulation is intact and the other end is protected from the weather. If the cable is unprotected, it may start arcing at the bare ends. If your consumer unit is protected by a breaker, it may trip out. A fuse may blow. As long as the outlet conforms to code, nothing should happen there.
What would happen if you plugged up all the volcanoes in the world?
i think the earth would implode!
Why does the Outlet stops working after an appliance is plugged in?
Check for a loose wire connection on the sides of the outlet that you plug into that causes the other two outlets to stop working. Are the screws tight? There will probably be two wires on each side, one will be the feed coming to that oulet and the other one will feed to the other outlets. Also a possible loose connection in the box that the outlet is mounted in, such as a loose or broken wire in a wire nut. Remember to shut off the power to this circuit while working on it. I hope this will help. Polarity on the third outlet could be reversed. It will blow the circuit. Is it possibly current drain i.e are there too many outlets and is the appliance something that uses a lot of current? This can be discovered by reading the manual. If lets say the junction box or fuse box had been replaced by a solid wire then this would allow more current to flow. If this wire(fuse replaced) is supplying the three outlets and a short circuit is in the appliance. The first answer is correct. The other two may be true statements, but they do not address this question.
What happens when a 2A 220 volt appliance is plugged into a 110 volt?
Not much of anything. The 220 volt appliance needs just that ... 220 volts in order to run. If it runs at all, it certainly would not be running at anywhere near peak efficiency.
Can you insert a 160v rated plug a into a 110v outlet?
No, the pin configuration would not allow this to happen.
What would happen to an appliance that is wired to a 220 circuit when the appliance was actually 110?
It will most likely be damaged beyond repair! Circuit boards will burn out as will motor/relays. And it could start a fire!
