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For residential service 110V, 115V, 117V, 120V, and 125V are all functionally the same. Electric companies have been slowly increasing the line voltage over the last 100 years to cope with increased loads. That is where these different voltages come from.
The tolerance is generally +/-10%. That's +/- 11.5 volts in this case. So, a 115VAC appliance will run between 103.5 and 126.5VAC.
The short answer is yes. 110V appliances can work with up to 130V without being burnt, additionally, 220V appliances can work with up to 240V without being burnt.
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What happens if you plug a 120V appliance into a 240V outlet?
You will burn up your appliance!!!!!
Can you plug a 115V appliance into a 110V outlet?
Yes you can safely do this. Most appliances that are marked 115 volts will operate on outlet between 110 and 120 volts safely.
Can you plug a 115V small American appliance into 240V outlet in Australia?
Its not the appliance that needs modification but the electrical delivery. You need a converter/transformer or adapter to change the way power is fed to the appliance. See the link provided for more explanation.
Can you convert an existing 120V plug on an appliance to a 240V plug not speaking of a converter but actually changing the plug so there are no long term effects on the appliance?
If I understand your question, Can you run a 110 appliance off of a 220 volt outlet? You could by only using one leg of the 220. You may also consider changing the outlet. Put in a regular 110 outlet and capping off one leg of the 220 in the wall box. You still have a neutral and a ground to work with. I read this as the questioner doesn't want to modify the outlet. Check the voltage ratings on the device. Many electronic devices nowadays can havdle 120V or 240V as it is cheaper to manufacture one powersupply and sell it everywhere. If your device is rated for 240V, you can put a 240V plug on it. If it only says 120V, no dice. 240V will burn it up.
Can you plug a 115V fan into a 220V outlet?
No. the plug configuration is different, just for that reason so that the two voltages can not be crossed over.
Can you plug a 125v appliance into 110v car outlet?
Yes
How can you wire a 110V plug outlet from a 240V plug outlet not speaking of a converter but actually changing the plug outlet so that there are no long term effects on the 120V appliance?
Assuming the wiring to the outlet has 2 loads and one neutral, isolate one load from the outlet and use the neutral as the common. be sure to ground from the receptacle to your conduit or ground lead. You should also replace the corresponding breaker with a 120 volt single breaker.
Can I plug a Toyota Camry Hybrid to any outlet?
"As far as charging the Toyota Camry Hybrid, you can plug it into any one of the standard 120V plugs.So as long as it can surge a 120V plug, then it can be used."
Can you plug a 120v 20 amp wielder into a 240v 40 amp outlet?
Absoluteyl not.
Can you plug in 110 volt appliance into a 125 volt outlet?
Yes.
Will anything bad happen if you use an accessory outlet adapter for 120v to plug your laptop in your Prius?
no.
I have 240V 3 wire twistlock plug and want to wire it so I have 120V outlet?
Don't!
