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Motors
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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Power System
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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Protection
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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Protection
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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Protection
Can You use a 15A Outlet on a 20A Circuit and Vice Versa?
Is It Permissible to Use a 15-Amp Receptacle on a 20-Amp Breaker, or a 20-Amp Receptacle on a 15-Amp Circuit? Not everyone is familiar with electrical codes and their compliance…
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Protection
Can I Use a 240V Breaker on a 120V Circuit and Vice Versa?
Is It Permissible to Use a Double Pole 240V Breaker on a 120V Circuit, or a Single Pole 120V Breaker on a 240V Circuit? Over current protective devices (OCPDs) such…
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Protection
Can You Use 15A Breaker on 20A Circuit and Vice Versa?
Is It Permissible to Use a 15-Amp Breaker on a 20A-Amp Circuit, or a 20-Amp Breaker on a 15A-Amp Circuit? We often receive multiple queries regarding basic electrical wiring installations…
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Electrical Wiring
Ground Terminal Up or Down: Which Way Should Outlets Face?
Should the Ground Prong and Hole in an Outlet Be Positioned at the Top or Bottom? One of the most classic debates in electrical installation among electricians and homeowners is…
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Protection
What Do the Green Dot or Orange Triangle Outlets Mean?
What is the Meaning of the Green Dot or Orange Triangle Symbol or Any Other Sign on an Electrical Outlet? On electrical outlets and receptacles, colored dots or symbols such…
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Power System
When and Why Did the U.S. Transition from 110V to 120V Supply?
Why Did the Voltage Level Increased from 110V to 120V in North America? Electric power transmission and distribution is not as straightforward in the U.S. as it is in IEC-following…
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