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110V voltage divider

johnnycash

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Hello guys, I need some help.

I know it is a stupid and weird question but I want to know if it is possible. I have a device that has a total of 9.75Ω of resistance and I want to run it with 60V instead of 120V because otherwise it will be to much voltage and melt my device, so that is around 6 AMPs. I want to divide the wall outlet voltage (120V) to my voltage (60V). Is it possible to do it with just plan 2 10KΩ resistors? What kind of resistor do I need to split the voltage without burning out the resistors?
 

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What are you actually trying to do?

It seems like you have a 360W device that you want to operate. If you split the mains with resistors you will waste about 3600W (if you want your voltage to be within 10%).

The type of resistors needed are called "impossibly huge".

Even a series resistance (presuming your device is resistive in nature) would waste another 360W.

The traditional approach would be to use a transformer with appropriate voltages and a secondary rated for about 7.5A or more.
 

johnnycash

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I see thank you. My best bet is to find a transformer to do the conversion for me.
 
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