2007-03-06 16:46:05 · 9 answers · asked by jeheil 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
120V is the nominal, but it varies. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_voltage
2007-03-06 16:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to belief there is no such voltage as 110 volts or 220 volts in lines for resiendential use . The voltage is 120 v and 240 v For residential use the power company has to maintain the voltage at 120 v plus or minuse 5 percent which this means it will be between 114v and 126 v depends on how far you are from the substation.If you have less voltage call your power co.
2007-03-07 09:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by Ernest B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Household use, or line distribution? 110 Vac is what is common in homes (this rating can vary, it can be listed as 110, 115, 117, or 120 Vac), 220 volts is used for large appliances. For distribution among homes, generally the voltage will be either 1200 Vac, to 2400 Vac, or even higher. Generally though residential distribution voltages are in the range given. Step down transformers lower the voltage before being connected to a home.
2007-03-07 00:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goes by various names, but the wall outlets are 110 Volts, 60 cycle. The house is normally provided with 220 Volt, center-tapped, so 220 volts is available for ovens, ranges, and laundry gear.
2007-03-07 00:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by ZORCH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal household current is 110/120
2007-03-07 00:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by SlownEasy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
house current is 110 volts. Large appliances take 220 volts.
2007-03-07 00:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by yucare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
110/125 volts
2007-03-07 00:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by Bassman1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
220 volts.
2007-03-07 00:51:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, there is 110V and 220V. They are 50Hz ratings. If you were to take a generator and slow its speed, instead of 120V 60Hz, you will get 110V at 50Hz.
2007-03-07 17:31:57 · answer #9 · answered by boogie_4wheel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋