I want to install a 220V 1-phase unit, which also needs a 16A breaker. The physical connection has screw-on terminals, so there is no worry about plug compatibility. I have spoken to 3 electricians: one says that I need only change the 3-phase breaker to 3 separate 1-phase breakers, and leave the 2 additional phases disconnected and unused in A 50 Hz fan motor will rotate 20% faster RPM at 60 Hz, therefore will the fan blades to increase the torque by 40% while the inductance in the induction motor windings increases, the motor becomes overloaded if not the voltage to the motor is increased correspondingly. If the appliance's electric motor is designed for 60 Hz will therefore be No, 230V and 220V are not the same. 230V is 10 volts higher than 220V, making it a higher voltage. 230V is commonly used in Europe, while 220V is more commonly used in the US. While both are commonly used in residential settings, 230V is more often used in industrial applications due to its higher voltage level. Deleted member 26818. Dec 15, 2011. #18. UNG said: The 240v +/- 6% is correct the 230v +10% was done so as not to disadvantage the uk supply industry as it lowered the allowed upper voltage marginally from 254v to 253v. Yes sorry, + or - 6% for 240V, then changed to + 10% - 6% for 230V. Reply to Deleted member 26818. Yes, any device that is classified in 240 volts and can be used in a 220V socket. Can I plug 220V 100 240V? A dual voltage device can accept both 110-120V and 220-240V.Plug adapters do not convert electricity; converters do that, but you won’t need one for a dual voltage device. These devices should read something like 100/240V (V=voltage) or As for 220 or 230 volt circuits for the home, the voltage range is commonly 220 to 240 volts, so it is basically one in the same. This issue here is the required circuit size as it applies to amperage. If the existing circuit is too small then a new circuit will be required. This type of circuit may not be shared with another device. If you want to use your USA laptop in another country with a different voltage, you may wonder if you need a power converter or adapter. Find out the answer from experts and travelers on Quora, the platform where you can ask any question and get helpful insights. While all of the sockets in a typical Filipino home are rated 220V, they are all NEMA 5-15 (except for outlets of air-conditioners which use NEMA 6-15.) From what I've read, this is different from the American standard wherein NEMA 5 is only used for 120V devices and NEMA 6 for 240V ones. Single voltage would read 120V. Household kitchen appliances like coffee makers, toasters and blenders are typically single voltage. This is usually not the sort of thing you are going to take on a trip. Dual voltage would read 110V/220V, and the device may have a switch to toggle between the 2 voltage inputs. The power supply has a circuit inside that takes the 230v +/-10% AC voltage and converts it to DC voltage and then uses some components to boost (raise) the voltage up to around 400-420v DC. Then, this high voltage of around 400v is converted by the power supply to 12v, 5v and 3.3v. iC8INzR.