electrical - Why would replacing this 240 V outlet with a 120 V …
Jun 28, 2021 · I recently replaced a 20 A 250 V single outlet with a 20 A 125 V single outlet so that I could use it for my microwave in the kitchen. The original outlet had two gold screws and …
electrical - Can I put a 20 amp plug on a 20 amp outlet wired to a …
Nov 28, 2024 · As for the outlet which is rated 20 amp 240v should be able to handle 4400 watts. My question is, I would like to put a smart plug rated 20amps or maybe even 16amps 240v to …
Confusion over 220 and 230 volt outlets - Home Improvement …
Jun 18, 2019 · Rule of thumb for home appliances: 220, 230, 240, it's all close enough not to worry about the difference. There's a good chance the actual voltage on your outlet is …
electrical - Can I use a commercial appliance in my home? - Home ...
Feb 27, 2025 · I'm hoping to install a commercial fridge in my apartment. The unit is a True T-19-HC which needs a 115/60/1 phase, 15 amp dedicated outlet. I haven't found anything concrete …
Can I take a 220 line and convert it to a regular house outlet what ...
Jan 8, 2016 · I have a electric 220 dryer hook up in my kitchen now I want to convert it over to use for a higher grade power supply for my microwave blender and toaster without converting Any …
Why would a GFCI fail in one outlet, but not another?
Feb 13, 2021 · An outlet tester shows the outlet is wired ok, so the hot/neutral aren't swapped. That is not important. You should check if the neutral/protective earth are swapped, there is a …
Range-- switching 3 prong outlet to a 4 prong outlet
Aug 22, 2023 · Is it okay to switch my range 3 prong outlet to a 4-prong outlet 50 amp as long as there is a ground wire in the 3-prong wiring? Instead of switching the plug to a 3 prong. new …
Help changing direct hard-wire to outlet for new dishwasher
Mar 31, 2020 · Connect the cable to a 20 amp outlet (do I need a GFCI?). Housing the outlet in a raised ground electrical box and mount it to the wall underneath the sink. The new dishwasher …
What is the maximum load for EACH of the standard US 120V …
A 20A circuit is limited to 20 amps, ditto ditto. Appliances which are continuous loads must be treated as 125% of their actual load, so a 12A appliance must be treated as 15A. This is the …
electrical - Can I install a 240V outlet in my new US home for my …
Nov 3, 2021 · For 240V that will normally mean at the breaker, not at the receptacle. Plugs and cords need to match. So either you install a standard NEMA 6-15 or NEMA 6-20 (US 240V …