220 volt appliances can also be used in countries having 230 volts or 240 volts.
Can i use a 220 volt appliance in the us.
For home or business use many appliances and machines are single phase at 120 or 240 volts using one phase of the three phase system.
Large machinery uses three phase at 240 or a higher voltage.
A variable speed drive with a 208y 120 output could be used to operate 120v equipment but it would be overkill unless you had several appliances.
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This can pose a serious problem for travelers.
220v and 110v systems are compatible they just need a voltage converter.
Connecting a 220 volt appliance to a 110 volt outlet can damage or destroy the appliance.
In most of the world household outlet voltage is 220 volts.
The lower 110v wiring is used for most standard appliances and devices such as computers tvs and table lamps.
If you re going to be moving to an apartment you d need to check with whomever you re getting housing.
Most houses have 220 for appliances like electric clothes dryers and air conditioners but although most us refrigerators operate on 110 120vac 220vac isn t all that weird at all.
Apartments i m not so sure about.