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No, there is over a 15% difference in voltage supplies. This means that the current supplied to the 208 volt equipment will also be 15% higher. Take a 4000 watt range. I = W/E 4000/240 = 16.6 amps. 4000/208 = 19.2 amps. A 240 volt appliance will run on 208 volts but as you can see from above equation the range elements will not get as hot at the lower voltage.
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To get a the answer you have to reckon with the resistance of the appliance. A 4000 watt appliance running on 208 volts takes 19.2 amps, so from Ohm's Law R = E/I, its resistance must be 208/19.2 = 10.83 ohms.
Again using Ohm's Law I = E/R, the current that resistance takes at 240 volts must be 240/10.83 = 22.16 amps. So the power drawn will be 22.16 x 240 = 5,318 watts.
If it is a cooking ring or a heater, that power may cause the temperature to rise so much that its element could glow dangerously white hot and, at best, it may then melt or burn away with lots of smoke and heat. If it was some other appliance it may well overheat so much that it simply catches on fire. So the real risk here is that, if left unattended, the higher voltage could cause a house fire.
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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
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∙ 13y agoNo, not directly. A 110V appliance plugged into a 220V circuit will likely burn up.
There are adapters that can lower the voltage, but they are not recommended for extended use and might be against local fire codes.
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∙ 16y agoNo ... there isn't enough current (amperes) to properly power up a 240v appliance on 110v. Besides, the plug configurations are completely different.
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∙ 14y agoNo, I would check with the manufacturer first, unless it is stated on the applicance that it is ok.
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∙ 12y agoYes. 220, 230 and 240 all refer to the same voltage. The actual voltage, if measured, will typically be between 230 and 240.
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How do you use 120V equipment on 240V?
The short answer is: you can't. The long answer is: just like using a flashlight bulb that has a voltage that is half the voltage of the battery, it will not work. It will take too much current, causing it to burn out and be useless.
Will a switching power supply work on 277 volts?
Not unless it is rated for that voltage. You can likely find a step down transformer from 277 volt sto 120 volts.
Can you wire a 347 volt ballast to a 120 volt fixture?
Yes, but it will not work.
Why arent homes wired in series?
If a home were wired in series, every light and appliance would have to be turned on in order for any light or appliance to work.Because people dont like it
Can you use 600 volt fuses in place of 250 volt fuses on a 208 Volt System?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.If they fit, which I doubt, yes, you can use 600 volt fuses in place of 250 volt fuses so long as the amp rating is correct.YOU CANNOT USE 250 VOLT FUSES IN PLACE OF 600 VOLT FUSES !!!You can use a fuse with a higher volt rating but not a smaller volt rating than the voltage applied to the circuit.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Can a 220 Volt 50 Hz appliance work on 240 Volt 50 Hz?
Yes it can. It is within the normal voltage / HZ tolerance.
250 volt appliance work in 220 volt world zone?
normally, appliance are built in 110v or 220v, applied in 100-140v and 200-240v. if your 250v appliance is common home appliance equipment, then 220volt is ok, i think. otherwise, you should ask the vendor for special power supply.
Does an 180 volt appliance require 240 volt supply?
No, it requires a 180 Volt supply. Most appliances work +/- 10%, in this case 162 Volts to 198 Volts. I would question whether your appliance is really 180 Volt. No country uses this as domestic supply, it is usually 110V or 220-240V.
Will 200 volt appliance work in with 240 volt supply?
It will work but not as efficient as the manufacturer designed it to. If motors are involved in the appliance they will run hotter as they will draw a higher amperage due to the lower voltage. Appliances with a wattage rating for heating elements will not reach their nameplate wattage rating.
Can a home appliance work on 230 volt AC which is designed for 120 volt AC?
No, the voltages are too far apart. Some equipment can work on both voltages but they have a switch on the back of the equipment to change from one voltage to the other.
Can 115 volt appliance be plugged into Canadian household outlet?
Yes. All Canadian regular household outlets work at 110-120 Volts.
Can you use a 240 volt electrical appliance Bose ipod speaker bought in Indonesia in the US on the 110 volt what do we need to get the speaker to work in a US home?
Yes this can be done. You need to look on line for a travel converter.
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.
Can a 120 hair dryer work with a 110 outlet?
Yes - a hair-dryer rated at 120 volts will work in a 110 volt outlet.
Can you use 240v appliances on 110v current?
No, the pin configuration of the 240 volt receptacle is different from a 120 volt pin configuration. This is a safety factor to prevent the wrong voltage being applied to the wrong device. If the appliance is an electrical heater, then operating a 240 volt unit on 120 volts would give you a reduced wattage factor. By halving the rated operating voltage you will only receive one quarter of the rated wattage from the unit. A 3000 watt heater at 240 volts will be reduced to 750 watts on 120 volts.
How do you work out German 240 volt appliance with british electrics?
Both Britain and Germany use the same supply voltage, so the only problem is getting the right plug.
What will happen if 120 volt appliance is plugged into 220 volt outlet explain with electrical equiation?
If the supply voltage is Vs and the equipment voltage is Va, then the equipment will work if Va = Vs (equation). But if Vs / Va = 220 / 120 (equation) the equipment will fail.
