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You need to be more specific about the appliance - dryer or range or air condition- 30 Amp for the dryer, 50 Amp for the range, A/C varies.

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Places to get 240 volt appliances in Canada?

What kind of appliances? All electric ranges and dryers are 240 volt. You can get them anywhere appliances are sold.


Can 240 volt appliances be used in US?

120/240 volts is the working voltage in North America.


Do all electric ovens cooktops ranges and clothes dryers operate on 208v as well as 240v?

No, use only the voltage for the appliance that your utility system is supplying to your residence. If your system is 208 volts use 208 volt appliances. Likewise if the utility system is 240 volts use only 240 volt appliances. 208 appliances on 240 will overheat the appliances and 240 appliances on 208 will not produce the wattages that the manufacturer recommends for cooking and drying.


Do you need a 240 volt fuse in each leg of a 240 volt circuit or should you use two 120 volt fuses?

For a 240 volt circuit, you should use a 240 volt fuse in each leg for proper protection. Using two 120 volt fuses is not recommended as it could lead to safety hazards and may not provide adequate protection for the circuit.


Can you plug 240 volt appliances into a 110 volt system?

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 devices.


Can 240 volt appliances from NZ run on 240 Volts in the US?

No, 240 volt appliances from New Zealand cannot run on 240 volts in the US. The electrical systems in these countries are different. Appliances intended for use in New Zealand are designed to operate on 230-240 volts at 50 hertz, while in the US, the standard voltage is 120 volts at 60 hertz. Using a 240-volt appliance from New Zealand in the US without a voltage converter or transformer could damage the appliance or pose a safety hazard.


Can you use a 220 volt rice cooker in an Italian 240 volt outlet?

Yes you can, it was manufactured before the new European standards were brought out. I have no trouble with my 220 volt appliances.


Appliances usually run on what volt circuits?

Most appliances run on 120-volt circuits in residential settings, while some larger appliances may require 240-volt circuits. It's important to check the specific voltage requirements of each appliance before installation.


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.


Why do the electrical appliances than are bought in America not work in India?

Different system, US uses 110 volt. I think India uses 230 or 240 volt.


What type of connection is preferred in housing?

In North America the connection type is 120/240 volt single phase. This allows the use of 120 volts for smaller appliances and equipment along with 240 volts for larger appliances and equipment.


What is 240 volts 2 hots and a ground?

A 240-volt, 2-hots-and-a-ground electrical system is commonly used for larger home appliances such as ranges, dryers, and air conditioners. It consists of two hot wires carrying 120 volts each (for a total of 240 volts) and a ground wire for safety. The two hot wires provide the higher voltage needed to power these larger appliances.