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In America, Canada and other countries using a similar 60 Hz electrical service, few appliances which use mainly electronic components require a 240 volt plug outlet for everyday homeowner use.
On 60 Hz services 240 volt outlet plugs are very large and are intended for use with large aplliances such as clother dryers, ranges, water heaters, etc.
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Actually, my husband and I bought a tanning bed several years ago to use in our home. We had to call in an electrician and have one 240 volt outlet put into our workout room. There are, however, tanning beds that run on everyday outlets. We chose one with some extra features, which required more power.
There are many countries outside the USA, Canada, etc. which use a 50 Hz electrical service so that 220-240 volt power is standard in all homes. Hence domestic electronic equipment that is not operated on batteries mostly uses 220-240 volts in those parts of the world.
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How do you split up a 240 volt outlet for 110 power?
A 220 outlet will have one neutral (white) and two hots (black and red normally) just use the neutral and just one of the two hot wires. Careful where you do this because normal 110 breakers are 15 or 20 amp and normally 220 breakers tend to be either 30 amp for a dryer or 50 amp for a stove.
What does a 120V plug look like?
115 and 120 volt receptacles or outlets are the normal outlets that you plug everyday items into. It has the two slit lookings things on either side and usually a third hole for the ground.Since I cannot include a mini pic may I suggest you take a look at any electrical wall outlet (ac recepticle) found in your home that you plug appliances or a lamps into. This rectangular recepticle is normally covered with a plastic plate for beauty and protection. It is made to receive a plug from another appliance in order to be powered by electric current. There are two verticle slots side by side above and a round hole slot just under if a ground is included in the recepticle. The verticle slot(shorter slot) to the right is considered HOT(Voltage applied) and the one to the left is considered COMMON (return). The Plug connects into the Recepticle and makes a good electrical connection between the house wiring and the appliance. Normal voltage supplied here in the USA is 60 cycle 110-120 volts AC(alternating current). Standard Plugs in this voltage range may be called 110, 115, or 120 vac. There are 240 plugs available for higher current and power needs such as Air Conditioners. They come in a variety of configerations so that you must match the plug to the recepticle. Some have slanted and some straight verticle prongs but all are more massive in construction.
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What do the letters stand for on a 4 prong plug?
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How do you rewire a 220v lamp for 120v?
If your trying to plug in a 110 Volt lamp into 240 volt outlet the answer is simple. You must buy a step down transformer, or your lamp will burn out.
How many total hot termanals are there on a normal outlet plug?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.Need to know the voltage of the outlet plug. On a 120 volts outlet there is one hot terminal and on a 240 volt outlet there are two hot terminals.
Can one leg of a 240 volt circuit be capped and the circuit breaker changed to make an existing 240 volt outlet into a 120 volt outlet?
Yes, you can always have heavier wire than code requires.
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no
240 volt plug?
Potato. Not really a question is it?
Can you change wall plugs 110 volt systems to suit 240 volt appliances?
It is not just the outlet, but the wiring and breakers that need to be compatible with your 240 Volt appliance. Get an electrician to look at your requirement.
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