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Why do you use 120 or 240 volts and not 480 volts if we operate equipment at higher voltages?
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∙ 13y ago
You're looking for what some folks call a voltage converter, international voltage converter or international voltage adapter (and there are more names). For smaller equipment, an "adapter" like folks get in those little travel kits will probably do the trick. Electrical outlets in Europe are different from the U.S. outlets (both in voltage as well as in the shape of the plug), and the kit contains the stuff to make your little shaver or your laptop work over there. For larger equipment, a step-down transformer is required. These come in various sizes, and they are usually not super cheap. The unit is made of copper wire and a ferromagnetic (iron) core, and it will be fairly heavy, bulky and even a bit inconvenient. Ask a local electronics outlet representative to help you sort it out. They have the stuff for sale and are in "sales mode" when they're working, but they can be helpful by supplying information (even if they don't make a sale), and that is part of their job, too. Certainly there are a number of online resources that vend the products that can help.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is dangerous enough to have 120/240vac in the house. U.L. along with I.E.E.E. , G.E., Westinghouse etc. helped set these safer ways of wiring including getting everyone running on 120/240. 220,480vac and up are used to run big motors in industry. Trained industrial electricians maintain them.
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What would 0.33 volts power?
Point three three or 1/3rd of a volt will power any piece of equipment that is designed to operate on that voltage. To put it into perspective 1 volt = .33 volts x 3.
How do you switch the voltage requirement for a cooktop from 208 volts to 110volts?
You don't. The cook top was designed to operate on 208 volts. This is the voltage needed to get the elements up to their rated wattage to do the cooking. Higher wattage appliances do not operate on the lower voltage because of the size of the wire that is needed to feed the appliance.
Why and how does insulation depend on voltage?
Where you find wire insulation with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts, these are the highest allowable voltages that can be applied. A wire that is rated for 300 volts is good for 120 volts, 240 volts and 277 volts. At test research facilities, insulation on a wire is tested to destruction. The label that is given to wire's insulation, as a result of the tests, is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular wire. So when you see a wire that has a label stating that it is rated for 300 volts it means that any voltage under and up to 300 volts is safe to apply.
Why is 5 volts DC used as a voltage in a power supply?
The circuit designer typically picks a family of devices to implement the functionality of the circuit. The devices will fall into a range of voltages. Many integrated circuits operate at 5VDC, so it is an obvious choice for many applications.
What is bigger 3.6v or 7.2v?
When looking at voltage numbers the higher the number the higher the voltage. In regards to which voltage is higher the 3.6v (volts) or the7.2v (volts), 7.2 is higher.
What can you run on ten amps?
At 120 volts you can operate any equipment up to 1200 watts. At 240 volts you can operate any equipment up to 2400 watts.
Can you generate 250 to 300 volts of eletricity for the house using solar panels?
Yes- however, most systems STORE lower voltages (6, 12, or 36 volts) and convert it to higher voltages as needed.
Will i damage a piece of equipment if i give it too many volts?
Yes you will.Each piece of equipment is designed to work on a specific voltage. Wrong voltages applied to it will destroy the equipment.
What is the highest volt battery?
Depends a bit on if you mean in regular production or custom builds. Highest volt in big regular production is 24 volts, although there are some 48 volt batteries intended for forklifts and machinery like that. The industry has been wanting to go higher voltages, but with higher voltages comes higher dangers, and eventually designers have to follow other rules in how to build and how to handle the equipment which can be a compessing reason to stay at 48 volts or below. Battery powered race cars can run into hundreds of volts.
Could you save some money running your home on 90 volts?
No. All equipment needs the supply voltages that the manufacturers recommend.
How safe it is to operate a 380 volts equipment with a 415 volts power supply?
Look on the equipment near where the electrical cable enters, and there should be a small plate with the correct voltage range printed on it.
What volts are used 125 or 250?
The label rating of 125 volts is applied to 120 volt equipment. It is an insulation rating of the device. Like wire with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts these are the highest allowable voltages that can be applied. A wire that is rated for 300 volts is good for 120 volts, 240 volts and 277 volts. At test research facilities, equipment is tested to destruction. The label that is given to devices as a result of the tests is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular device. So when you see a device that has a label stating that it is rated for 125 volts it means that any voltage under and up to 125 volts is safe to apply.
Can you power a 3 phase 240 volts 20 ton air condition unit using the voltage settings 1 phase 127 volts 2 phase 127 volts and 3 phase 127 volts where between any two phases the voltage is 240 v?
If you have a voltage of 127 volts to neutral (ground) then your wye connected three phase leg voltages will have to be 127 x 1.73 = 220 volts. This voltage is within the 10% allowance for voltages as should operate the compressor. As the voltage is lower that specified, the amperage rating when a reading is taken will be higher than that of the equipments nameplate.
My digital photo frame says on it DC 5v how would or could I make this battery powered?
Usually electronics will operate at higher or lower voltages. You could use 3 1.1/2 volt batteries for a total 4.5 volts or 4- 1.12 volt batteries for a total 6.0 volts. The former is safer and won't let the smoke out. The device probably will operate at 6.0 volts instead of 5.0v OK but if you let the smoke out, it will never work again as all electronic equipment relies on the smoke inside to work properly. You let it out and it never works again
How do you convert 120 volt machine to 110 volt plug?
No conversion needed. These are nominal voltages which range from 110 to 120 volts. It will operate fine on the outlet.
Amp meter is showing 208 volts I need 240 volts?
There is some equipment that will operate on 208 volts even though it is rated to be use 240 volts.See discuss question below.
Can a 125 volt cable power a 120 volt piece of equipment?
The first thing we have to do is clarify the question. A cable rating of 125 volts is an insulation rating of the wire. Like wire with ratings of 300 volts, 600 volts and 1000 volts these are the highest allowable voltages that can be applied. A wire that is rated for 300 volts is good for 120 volts, 240 volts and 277 volts. At test research facilities, equipment is tested to destruction. The label that is given to wire as a result of the tests is the highest safest voltages that can be applied to that particular wire. So when you see a wire that has a label stating that it is rated for 300 volts it means that any voltage under and up to 300 volts is safe to apply. So to answer the question yes, the 125 volt insulation rating on the cable can be used to supply a source of 120 volts to a 120 volt rated piece of equipment.
