What is the alternating current output to my house. I live in Ohio, North America. I need to know so I can set my computers power supply 120/240?
2006-07-11 09:56:54 · 9 answers · asked by joey.kanta@sbcglobal.net 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
120 normally but 240 for the "big plugs" like clothes dryers
2006-07-11 10:00:52 · answer #1 · answered by blasikov 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The current is irrevelant what you need to know is what voltage to hook up. I assure you that unless you have a dinosaur computer as big as your house you will not need 240 volts. So I recommend that you hook it up to the 120 volts. If there is a switch in the back make sure it is on the 120 mark and plug it in and enjoy. Although you posted this question on a computer so I may assume that you are just pulling someones leg? Basic electricty 101.
2006-07-11 17:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by frnzcallmebub 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120
2006-07-11 17:01:25 · answer #3 · answered by daniel e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120
2006-07-11 17:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standard outlet power is 120 AC at 15 amps, bathrooms and kitchen outlets are usually 120 at 20 amps. 240 outlets (if any)_ have an entirely different socket configuration so you computer's power cord will NOT plug into them..
240 is only used for high drain sources such as larger window air conditioners, home air conditioners, electric stoves, clothes dryers etc..
2006-07-11 17:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe
120 volts @ 100 amps
If it is a regular plug in the wall
2006-07-11 17:01:42 · answer #6 · answered by workinman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120 volts 60 cycles. the usa is the only country in the world that uses it. they do so because it makes your appliances wear out much faster. the rest of the world uses 240 volt 50 cycle.
2006-07-11 17:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
120
That is the standard in the US. Anything different will have a different outlet from the standard three prong outlet you see in your house
2006-07-11 17:01:02 · answer #8 · answered by Gregory B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120
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2006-07-11 17:02:27 · answer #9 · answered by escapefromspringfield 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋