Electrical Wiring

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Why Does the High Leg Measure 208V Instead of 120V?

Why Does the High Leg Measure 208V to Neutral While Normal Hot-to-Neutral (L–N) Measures 120V? In North America, 208V is commonly available in two configurations of single-phase and three-phase supply…
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Difference Between Rated Current and Nominal Current

Difference Between Rated Current, Nominal Current, Max Current and Relation with Full-Load Ampere (FLA) and Full-Load Current (FLC) The terms rated current and nominal current sound similar and are often…
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Why are High-Power Devices Not Designed to Run on DC Voltage?

Why Don’t We Use 120V DC, 230V DC, or 240V DC Instead of 120V/230V/240V AC for High-Power Electrical Appliances? Most high-power appliances are designed to run on AC (Alternating Current)…
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How Do Some Devices Operate on Both AC and DC Supplies?

How Do Some Electrical Devices Operate on Both AC and DC Input Voltages? We know that high-power electrical devices and equipment are generally not designed to operate on DC supply…
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How Do Some Devices Have Dual Input Voltage Ratings?

Why and How Do Some Electrical Devices Support Two Different Voltage Ratings as an Input Power? Dual Voltage Operated Devices Different countries use different standard voltages for their power grids,…
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Why is AC Commonly Used in Households Instead of DC?

Why is Alternating Current (AC) Preferred Over Direct Current (DC) for Use in Homes? In most residential and commercial applications, Alternating Current (AC) is used for general appliances such as…
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Can an AC Device Operate on DC Supply, and Vice Versa?

What Happens When You Operate an AC Device on DC Voltage, and a DC Device on AC Voltage? Generally, NO! It is neither advisable nor safe to operate a device…
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Can I Run 1-Phase Load on 3-Phase Supply and Vice Versa?

What Happens If We Connect a Single-Phase Appliance to a Three-Phase Supply or a 3-Phase Device to a 1-Phase Supply? Standard single-phase and three-phase voltage systems vary across the globe.…
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Can I Use a 1-Phase Breaker on a 3-Phase Supply & Vice Versa?

Is It Possible to Use a Single-Phase Breaker in a Three-Phase System, and a Three-Phase Breaker in a Single-Phase System? We frequently receive unusual questions and ideas related to DIY…
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What Happens if You Use a 120V Device on 240V & Vice Versa?

Can We Operate a 120V Appliance on 240V Supply, or a 240V Equipment on 120V Supply? It is always recommended to operate appliances, switches, and outlets at their rated voltage…
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