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In a residence the standard voltage runs between 110 and 120 Volts. Since there are two such sources of voltage you can combine the hots side of each and you'll get voltages between 220 and 240 volts (Doubling the standard). Appliances will typically run fine between 220 and 240 so you shouldn't have a problem.
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LaoA change from 220 to 240 volts is not needed. These two individual voltages fall within the limits that utility companies have imposed on them to maintain a voltage at a certain level. In North America it is usually plus or minus 5% from a basic 230 volts. 230 + %5 = 241 and 230 - 5% = 218 volts so you can see these two voltages are within the allowed range.
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Can you use a 240v 50hz drill in a country that uses 220v 50hz?
There should be no problem at all.
Is a 230V drill as powerful as a 240V drill?
It's the same thing. To make it even more confusing... your power source is 220v.
Can you run a 110v heater on 220v circuit?
No.It'll overload and fail just about immediately.It's possible - but not recommended - to run two 110 v heaters in series from a 220v circuit.
Will a 240v motor run on 220v power?
yes, the voltage and frequency are both nominal. As long as your within 10% of the rated voltage and frequency of the name plate you will be good. 50Hz and 60Hz are not within 10% of each other. I do not think it will work. u also run the risk of burn out because it will run faster
Is amp draw on a 220V motor per leg or combined?
Amp draw is always combined. 220V is uncertain if it is three phase or not, because there are both one phase and three phase applications of the 220V motor. In any case, the answer is always "combined".
