What if I don't want the 220 appliance to operate correctly? My wife uses our house oven to final dry pottery before going into the kilns. 200 degrees. Would a 120v outlet provide enough juice for that low of an oven temp in a basic no frills non digital manual knob electric range??
@ACWORKS I purchased a brewzilla brew kettle for making beer that is wired as a 220 v power. So the best and safest option is to buy an adapter that would allow me to plug the 220v plug into my dryer outlet?
Have used an 12y to 110 inverter , I didnt know it wasnt 230v output.Two devices destroyed , a phone charger and a nice LED Lamp..Hadnt had seen sooner it could be much worse... Thanks for sharing!
I think I got ripped off. I bought a "region free" DVD player, but it's actually region 5. The eBay listing said 110 to 240 volts, but the manual and device said 220 to 240. It came with an outlet adapter, but I don't trust it.
Seems to me you are the person I need to talk. I'm moving to the UK where electricity is 220v and would like to use there my new generation Samsung TV designed to work at 110v. I'm planning to replace outlets with universal ones by Delviz company with rated Voltage 110-250V. I contacted experts there and was told that when using their outlets no converting voltage down is necessary. I'd like to have your opinion about that, please
Hello. I'm not too familiar with how UK outlets are wired and if they can operate at regular 110V. We don't deal a lot with international plugs/outlets/adapters. A universal outlet may work in this case, but I would use the expert's advise you obtained. Good luck!
Hi, I was testing a clothes dryer I repaired before taking it inside my house. I wired it from the dryer to a 50 amp dual breaker in my shop I wasn’t using. Hit the start button and it ran for 3-4 seconds and stopped. There was a noise but I’m not sure if it was the breaker popping or the dryer. Found out one side of breaker was defective so dryer was getting 110V. Do you think this would damage a 220V dryer?
I don't think it should do any damage. Electric dryers need 220V to operate correctly. So that's why it only ran for a few seconds. It didn't have the proper power. I would think the sound would be the breaker popping. If you still have concerns, I suggest having an electrician come out and take a look.
@ after I posted that question I moved dryer inside and plugged it into the dryer outlet. Immediately a loud pop from inside dryer which is a shame because it’s fairly new (out of warranty) and matched my washer. Strange thing is that is was working perfectly when a friend gave it to me but sat up over a year. I don’t know… I’ll get into it and poke around. Didn’t see the magic smoke so fingers crossed it’s repairable. Thanks a lot
Hello. That wouldn't make a difference. Assuming your 110V outlet is just a regular household outlet, there wouldn't be enough amperage to power your 220V dryer. 220V dryers typically require 30A as well. Regular household outlets can only supply up to 15A. Even if you were to use a voltage step-up converter, those usually sacrifice amperage for voltage. So you would have even less amperage to work with for your dryer. I recommend getting a dedicated dryer outlet installed with it's proper circuit breaker.
I would like to purchase a washer/dryer stack that would fit in a closet. FRIGIDAIRE MFW126BZKS/ MDE676NZHS/ STACKKIT STACK WASHER & DRYER 220-240 VOLT/ 60 HZ So, can this be adopted for US voltage? I have a plug already in the closet that looks quite industrial (like the round ones in the video on the left) but not sure if it is advisable to do in the US. The website states: "This appliance is not designed for use in America. Only for countries that use 220 / 240 V electrical outlets. So will this work in the US? I don't want to burn down the house. Thanks for your insights.
Hello. We really don't deal a lot with international adaptations. Especially with high powered appliances like dryers. Dryers in the US can also use 220-240V, but can also be wired differently than international 220-240V. If the site explicitly states that it is not designed for use in America, then no, I don't think there would be a way to wire it or adapt it for US outlets.
ACWORK I need your help!!!! I bought Chinese coffee machine 220v 2900watts. It’s supposed to work in my office 24/7 365 and make about 50 cups in a day. Should I buy a 5000watts transformer or you have a better idea??? Is transformer safe and not gonna overheating in this case? Thanks a lot for your answer!!!
Hello. I am not particularly sure how to approach that situation. We don't deal with transformers much in our business. It might be best to consult the manufacturer of the coffee machine to see what they recommend.
It is available in most homes. 220V outlets come in a variety of configurations here like NEMA 14-30 or 10-30 for dryers and NEMA 14-50 for cooking ranges/EV charging.
I bought an electric bike from Europe and it only came with a 220V charger. Do you recommend I get just a simple step up converter/transformer so I can use my regular 110V outlet? It says input: 200 - 240V ~ 1.4A 50Hz on the charger.
The step up converters/transformers usually lower the amperage rate of whatever you are trying to use. It would be best to use a 220V outlet to charge your electric bike. It will charge quicker that way.
So a simple solution to get 240v from 120v is to get a split-phase auto transformer because how they work is that they actually create a second leg of 120v so just wire a household plug at the end and put a 6-20R at the other end
Thanks for the comment! That could work. The experience I've had with some of those transformers is that they require two separate circuits of 120V, which may be a little hard to do since you would need longer cords to reach separate circuits. Other transformers can give a higher voltage, but then cut the amperage down in half, making it hard to use your 240V equipment. So that's why we usually don't recommend those types of things. We meant to cover larger appliances like a dryer or large heater as shown in the video. Its always best to have a dedicated outlet for those with the proper voltage, amperage, and breaker. An example we come across a lot are people trying to plug a 3-prong dryer into a regular household outlet and still expect it work properly. It just won't.
great information for the clueless out here who know nothing about this stuff, THANKS!
We try our best! Thanks for the comment
This video is a good remainder for people in the US who have 220v appliances from Europe, Asia
Sure is! Thanks for the comment
What if I don't want the 220 appliance to operate correctly? My wife uses our house oven to final dry pottery before going into the kilns. 200 degrees. Would a 120v outlet provide enough juice for that low of an oven temp in a basic no frills non digital manual knob electric range??
You can give it a try, but I don't think that you'll get any heat at all.
@@ACWORKS Thanks for the reply. We opted for a couple 120v dehydrator ovens.
Very good info & the visuals were awesome! Very helpful! Thank you!
@ACWORKS I purchased a brewzilla brew kettle for making beer that is wired as a 220 v power. So the best and safest option is to buy an adapter that would allow me to plug the 220v plug into my dryer outlet?
Yes, that would be a good option. The other option would be to get a dedicated outlet for the brewzilla installed by an electrician.
Have used an 12y to 110 inverter , I didnt know it wasnt 230v output.Two devices destroyed , a phone charger and a nice LED Lamp..Hadnt had seen sooner it could be much worse...
Thanks for sharing!
Sorry that happened! That's the worst.
I think I got ripped off. I bought a "region free" DVD player, but it's actually region 5. The eBay listing said 110 to 240 volts, but the manual and device said 220 to 240. It came with an outlet adapter, but I don't trust it.
Seems to me you are the person I need to talk. I'm moving to the UK where electricity is 220v and would like to use there my new generation Samsung TV designed to work at 110v. I'm planning to replace outlets with universal ones by Delviz company with rated Voltage 110-250V. I contacted experts there and was told that when using their outlets no converting voltage down is necessary. I'd like to have your opinion about that, please
Hello. I'm not too familiar with how UK outlets are wired and if they can operate at regular 110V. We don't deal a lot with international plugs/outlets/adapters. A universal outlet may work in this case, but I would use the expert's advise you obtained. Good luck!
Hi, I was testing a clothes dryer I repaired before taking it inside my house. I wired it from the dryer to a 50 amp dual breaker in my shop I wasn’t using. Hit the start button and it ran for 3-4 seconds and stopped. There was a noise but I’m not sure if it was the breaker popping or the dryer. Found out one side of breaker was defective so dryer was getting 110V. Do you think this would damage a 220V dryer?
I don't think it should do any damage. Electric dryers need 220V to operate correctly. So that's why it only ran for a few seconds. It didn't have the proper power. I would think the sound would be the breaker popping. If you still have concerns, I suggest having an electrician come out and take a look.
@ after I posted that question I moved dryer inside and plugged it into the dryer outlet. Immediately a loud pop from inside dryer which is a shame because it’s fairly new (out of warranty) and matched my washer. Strange thing is that is was working perfectly when a friend gave it to me but sat up over a year. I don’t know… I’ll get into it and poke around. Didn’t see the magic smoke so fingers crossed it’s repairable. Thanks a lot
is there any type of transformers that I could use to step up my 110 volts outlet to power my 220 volts cloth dryer??
Hello. That wouldn't make a difference. Assuming your 110V outlet is just a regular household outlet, there wouldn't be enough amperage to power your 220V dryer. 220V dryers typically require 30A as well. Regular household outlets can only supply up to 15A. Even if you were to use a voltage step-up converter, those usually sacrifice amperage for voltage. So you would have even less amperage to work with for your dryer. I recommend getting a dedicated dryer outlet installed with it's proper circuit breaker.
I would like to purchase a washer/dryer stack that would fit in a closet. FRIGIDAIRE MFW126BZKS/ MDE676NZHS/ STACKKIT STACK WASHER & DRYER 220-240 VOLT/ 60 HZ So, can this be adopted for US voltage? I have a plug already in the closet that looks quite industrial (like the round ones in the video on the left) but not sure if it is advisable to do in the US. The website states: "This appliance is not designed for use in America. Only for countries that use 220 / 240 V electrical outlets. So will this work in the US? I don't want to burn down the house. Thanks for your insights.
Hello. We really don't deal a lot with international adaptations. Especially with high powered appliances like dryers. Dryers in the US can also use 220-240V, but can also be wired differently than international 220-240V. If the site explicitly states that it is not designed for use in America, then no, I don't think there would be a way to wire it or adapt it for US outlets.
ACWORK I need your help!!!!
I bought Chinese coffee machine 220v 2900watts. It’s supposed to work in my office 24/7 365 and make about 50 cups in a day. Should I buy a 5000watts transformer or you have a better idea??? Is transformer safe and not gonna overheating in this case? Thanks a lot for your answer!!!
Hello. I am not particularly sure how to approach that situation. We don't deal with transformers much in our business. It might be best to consult the manufacturer of the coffee machine to see what they recommend.
HI, can I use any 220 adapter that fits my kiln plug to my 220 dryer outlet? 220 to 220...is there risk in that?
Hello. I would need to know more about the adapter you are using. If you want further help, please email me at ac-creative@acconnectors.com
Just out of curiosity (european man here), is 220v generally available in american homes?
It is available in most homes. 220V outlets come in a variety of configurations here like NEMA 14-30 or 10-30 for dryers and NEMA 14-50 for cooking ranges/EV charging.
Hi,
Can a power strip with 240 volts, purchased in Asia, be used in USA with 110volts?
Are power strips similar to travel adapters in this case?
No, they are most likely wired differently so they can only operate at 240V. You would need a USA power strip for 110V.
I bought an electric bike from Europe and it only came with a 220V charger. Do you recommend I get just a simple step up converter/transformer so I can use my regular 110V outlet? It says input: 200 - 240V ~ 1.4A 50Hz on the charger.
The step up converters/transformers usually lower the amperage rate of whatever you are trying to use. It would be best to use a 220V outlet to charge your electric bike. It will charge quicker that way.
So a simple solution to get 240v from 120v is to get a split-phase auto transformer because how they work is that they actually create a second leg of 120v so just wire a household plug at the end and put a 6-20R at the other end
Thanks for the comment! That could work. The experience I've had with some of those transformers is that they require two separate circuits of 120V, which may be a little hard to do since you would need longer cords to reach separate circuits. Other transformers can give a higher voltage, but then cut the amperage down in half, making it hard to use your 240V equipment. So that's why we usually don't recommend those types of things. We meant to cover larger appliances like a dryer or large heater as shown in the video. Its always best to have a dedicated outlet for those with the proper voltage, amperage, and breaker. An example we come across a lot are people trying to plug a 3-prong dryer into a regular household outlet and still expect it work properly. It just won't.