Actually not always. I bought some old equipmentand it blowed quickly just because they were rated 220V and the mains is 240V. One, an old Philips amplifier stopped working after one week, its preamp had Zenner 5W diodes that burned when used at 240V; another, an old HP lab power source also rated 220V instantly burned some opamps in the regulation part because the applied voltage was higher than max rating for them. An tube (valve) radio, just recapped, burned one tube filament after few weeks of use because instead 6.3V it had 7V at filaments. Many old power adapters with transformers ran hotter when used at 240V. All aplliances that gave problems (burning, running hotter) were powered through transformers. So, not, an 10% variation for the mains can actually destroy your equipment.
Useful video! I just bought a 230v Fender Tube Amp, but here in Malaysia the voltage is 240v. I'm notice it runs hot, could that be to do with the extra 10v or is it nothing to worry about?
Will a 240 volt air conditioner from England work on our 240 the one in England is 240 phase to ground and ours is 240 phase to face will it still work
Hi there I would like to ask you a question I am buying a amplifier from overseas in Spain and he says it runs at 220 volt and l am in Australia at 240 volt do I need to just change the cord or is there more involved Thanks David 😮
@@SolidElectricalSolutions Hi there thank you for your reply The amplifier that I'm speaking about is a guitar amplifier or a head and then you attach the head to the cabinet or cab I am thinking about buying one from overseas in Spain because they don't sell any brand new ones over here anymore because production or the run has stopped it's a supersonic 22 fender head and it's a 220 volt do I just change the cord or put it in a little power converter socket in the wall not too sure about the three phase and two-phase stuff I'm not an electrician now if I was to buy that head over here it would be 240 volt I'm sorry I don't have any more information about the phases Thanks David
@@123elvislives3 phase in Europe is generally 400v on a wye transformer with 230 phase to neutral and 400 phase to phase. Northern Europe gets 3 phase to the home but only Norway still has the older IT nett 230 3 phases from a delta transformers. However they are slowly switching to the new TN nett system that is now standard. I can’t speak much for Spain but I doubt it is much different. Europe changed the standard from 220 to 230 + / - 5%-10% in 2008. So if the amp was made before then the tolerances might be out of range. But a lot of older audio equipment often has taps on the transformer inside often with a selector for 220 and 240 as the UK is 240/410. So there usually is a way to change between the two if it’s tolerance is smaller. If the device didn’t specify try to find the service manual. I hope by now you have found out the tolerance for the amp. As even in the UK the voltage can get to 245. So I doubt it was an issue but never know without seeing the spec sheet. If the Amp states it can be used in the UK I suspect all you have you do is change the cord. But id still suggest trying to find out for certain first. If your opening the unit up and can safely see the transformer it might state on it or have the taps necessary for 240. Maybe a part number but that could be hard to track down depending on when it was made. The taps may not be identifiable so the service manual should help. It may also not have them. If it was made after 2008 it should comply with the new standard but I don’t see why it would state 220 then. Good luck and stay safe be cautious and if you aren’t sure what your doing find a shop that can help.
unless it's EU and all them where it's 230v 1ph where it's 230v on line and a neutral at 50hz then hooking it to 240v american 60hz as per say a motor it will hook up just run 20 percent faster depending on motor. most other appliances or gadgets etc always check the plate ratings for that.
If the Hair Dryer is brand new and was purchased in Europe. Then it should automatically comply with EU standards which is 230 +- 5-10% to account for the country’s that still use 220 mostly the south, and 240 the UK while most of Northern Europe has switched to 230. You should be able to find this specified in the manual.
I have a question is voltage supposed to surge to 320v ? It’s supposed to be 220v and it is but is goes up to 320 and back down and back up and it does it constantly?
I'm buying an electric vehicle that comes with a 240 volt charging cord but my outlet in my garage is a 220 volt. Are you saying I can plug my 240 volt cord into my 220 volt plug to charge my car?
I’d have to see exactly what you were talking about to give you a definite but more than likely. If you want to send me an email, I can tell you for sure. Solidelectricalservicessd@gmail.com
This just saved me $300. Thanks for the great explanation.
Easy to understand. Thank you for the knowledge.
You explained this well. Thank you.
I dont know about other places, but here in Texas, 125/250 volt is in common use. Just tested a panel yesterday with 252 volts
Actually not always. I bought some old equipmentand it blowed quickly just because they were rated 220V and the mains is 240V. One, an old Philips amplifier stopped working after one week, its preamp had Zenner 5W diodes that burned when used at 240V; another, an old HP lab power source also rated 220V instantly burned some opamps in the regulation part because the applied voltage was higher than max rating for them. An tube (valve) radio, just recapped, burned one tube filament after few weeks of use because instead 6.3V it had 7V at filaments. Many old power adapters with transformers ran hotter when used at 240V.
All aplliances that gave problems (burning, running hotter) were powered through transformers.
So, not, an 10% variation for the mains can actually destroy your equipment.
well explained the best i have seen 5*
Useful video! I just bought a 230v Fender Tube Amp, but here in Malaysia the voltage is 240v. I'm notice it runs hot, could that be to do with the extra 10v or is it nothing to worry about?
Depends on the voltage variance, without seeing it no way to know. But if I had to guess I’d say it’s probably within the limit
Thanks for the video bro, 👍
Good vid, appreciate it!
Will a 240 volt air conditioner from England work on our 240 the one in England is 240 phase to ground and ours is 240 phase to face will it still work
bought a tube 230 volts amp,50 wats, not sure if here its 110 or 120 v, will I cause a fire?
Sir can we use just phase and earth and voltage is 245 to 240. Is it safe for home electronics??
Hi there I would like to ask you a question I am buying a amplifier from overseas in Spain and he says it runs at 220 volt and l am in Australia at 240 volt do I need to just change the cord or is there more involved
Thanks David 😮
Is it calling for 3 phase or single phase 220? What do you have where the amp will be?
@@SolidElectricalSolutions
Hi there thank you for your reply The amplifier that I'm speaking about is a guitar amplifier or a head and then you attach the head to the cabinet or cab I am thinking about buying one from overseas in Spain because they don't sell any brand new ones over here anymore because production or the run has stopped it's a supersonic 22 fender head and it's a 220 volt do I just change the cord or put it in a little power converter socket in the wall not too sure about the three phase and two-phase stuff I'm not an electrician now if I was to buy that head over here it would be 240 volt I'm sorry I don't have any more information about the phases
Thanks David
@@123elvislives3 phase in Europe is generally 400v on a wye transformer with 230 phase to neutral and 400 phase to phase. Northern Europe gets 3 phase to the home but only Norway still has the older IT nett 230 3 phases from a delta transformers. However they are slowly switching to the new TN nett system that is now standard. I can’t speak much for Spain but I doubt it is much different.
Europe changed the standard from 220 to 230 + / - 5%-10% in 2008. So if the amp was made before then the tolerances might be out of range. But a lot of older audio equipment often has taps on the transformer inside often with a selector for 220 and 240 as the UK is 240/410. So there usually is a way to change between the two if it’s tolerance is smaller. If the device didn’t specify try to find the service manual.
I hope by now you have found out the tolerance for the amp. As even in the UK the voltage can get to 245. So I doubt it was an issue but never know without seeing the spec sheet.
If the Amp states it can be used in the UK I suspect all you have you do is change the cord. But id still suggest trying to find out for certain first. If your opening the unit up and can safely see the transformer it might state on it or have the taps necessary for 240. Maybe a part number but that could be hard to track down depending on when it was made. The taps may not be identifiable so the service manual should help. It may also not have them. If it was made after 2008 it should comply with the new standard but I don’t see why it would state 220 then.
Good luck and stay safe be cautious and if you aren’t sure what your doing find a shop that can help.
unless it's EU and all them where it's 230v 1ph where it's 230v on line and a neutral at 50hz then hooking it to 240v american 60hz as per say a motor it will hook up just run 20 percent faster depending on motor. most other appliances or gadgets etc always check the plate ratings for that.
I have a ac unit that is 220v but I'm only getting 214 from the power supply can that cause the ac not to cool
Now would all of that be on a double breaker
Can we use a laptop cable(145 watts) with a 240v battery fit in a 220v?
Ive got a psu 230v but our cpuntry only have 220v output is it possible work
i have brought a 230V hair dryer but my country's average voltage is 220V,will that be a problem?
Depends on the allowable voltage variance, more than likely not.
If the Hair Dryer is brand new and was purchased in Europe. Then it should automatically comply with EU standards which is 230 +- 5-10% to account for the country’s that still use 220 mostly the south, and 240 the UK while most of Northern Europe has switched to 230. You should be able to find this specified in the manual.
My coffee machine the voltage mentioned 220-240V 59-60 Hz ( 2.8 - 3.3 KW ).
Can I plug into 220V. Will it be safe and will it work please.??
Yes
I have a question is voltage supposed to surge to 320v ? It’s supposed to be 220v and it is but is goes up to 320 and back down and back up and it does it constantly?
It depends on what the meter is reading. Actual voltage or RMS voltage? If you have a video of it I could answer your question a little better.
I'm buying an electric vehicle that comes with a 240 volt charging cord but my outlet in my garage is a 220 volt. Are you saying I can plug my 240 volt cord into my 220 volt plug to charge my car?
Yes, as long as both of them are rated for single phase or both rated for 3 phase.
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English is difficult....so I feeling double difficult about this.... kick my ass sir
Good on you for trying, keep it up
Can I split a Chinese grade 230v 1 phase into 2 lines of 115v 1 phase ?
It depends if it’s a single phase service and if it has a neutral. If it’s both of those, yes.
220v vs 110v size of appliance at same Wattage ? ( amount of copper in motor )
I’m a little bit confused what your asking
I watched this entire video thinking you were talking about Bats
Baseball bats?
Can 110v appliances work on 230?
NO. IT will burn. That's a lot of difference.
No
I have 250 v is it safe for ps5
230v fit for 240v
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More than likely as long as the hertz are the same and it has the correct amount of ungrounded legs.
Can a 240v fit a 250v?
I’d have to see exactly what you were talking about to give you a definite but more than likely. If you want to send me an email, I can tell you for sure. Solidelectricalservicessd@gmail.com
Kya samjaya bhai
well explained the best i have seen 5*