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Can 2-prong electrical devices always be plugged into an outlet either
way? If so, why is this?
way? If so, why is this?
They can if the plug will fit. Some have one side of the plug bigger thanCan 2-prong electrical devices always be plugged into an outlet either
way? If so, why is this?
Ralph said:They can if the plug will fit. Some have one side of the plug bigger than
the other . This means they can usually be plugged in only one way.
For AC it does not mater which side is used as the current is reversing 60
times a second. It does make a small safety differance sometimes incase of
electrical problems.
People who use cheap audio amps made in the '60salways be plugged into an outlet either way?
mike7411 @ gmail.com
Hot, neutral, ground.If so, why is this?
Hey! I must have slow electricity, because mine only reverses 50 times
a second. What's the skinny on that, Ralph? Also, do airplanes go
faster because their electricity reverses 400 times a second?
They can if the plug will fit. Some have one side of the plug bigger
than the other . This means they can usually be plugged in only one
way.
Agreed.
For AC it does not mater which side is used as the current is
reversing 60 times a second. It does make a small safety differance
sometimes incase of electrical problems.
My mileage has varied on this. My Dad's tube amp has to be plugged in
properly to prevent electric shock to the user. Yes, it still works fine
with the plug reversed, but good luck turning it off!
It makes a BIG safety difference.
My mileage has varied on this. My Dad's tube amp has to be plugged in
properly to prevent electric shock to the user. Yes, it still works fine
with the plug reversed, but good luck turning it off!
It makes a BIG safety difference.
Hey! I must have slow electricity, because mine only reverses 50 times
a second. What's the skinny on that, Ralph? Also, do airplanes go
faster because their electricity reverses 400 times a second?
Hey! I must have slow electricity, because mine only reverses 50 times
a second. What's the skinny on that, Ralph? Also, do airplanes go
faster because their electricity reverses 400 times a second?
Michael said:So, you are using 25 Hz electricity?
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Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.
Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
The rate at which the current reverses direction is set by the power
company, and in the U.S. is (unfortunately!) 60 times each second (60
cycles/second or 60 Her). Hence we refer to the electric power
delivered to our homes as 120 volt, 60 Hz electric power.
Electrical generators in power plants throughout the United States
produce alternating current that reverses direction 60 times per
second.
However, the alternating current in the United States reverses 120
times a second in order to complete 60 full cycles each second. ...
So, you are using 25 Hz electricity?
OK - you got me fair and square on that one. Loose language. Although
I'm in (good? not sure!) plentiful company, The Arizona Collaborative
for Excellence in Preparation of Teachers says in their electrical
safety course for teachers in that state:-
http://acept.asu.edu/courses/phs110/ds/appendixC.html
The rate at which the current reverses direction is set by the power
company, and in the U.S. is (unfortunately!) 60 times each second (60
cycles/second or 60 Her). Hence we refer to the electric power
delivered to our homes as 120 volt, 60 Hz electric power.
Wisconsin too...
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/Mod1/Flow/watts2.htm
Electrical generators in power plants throughout the United States
produce alternating current that reverses direction 60 times per
second.
But not in Virginia...
http://howthingswork.virginia.edu/page1.php?QNum=382
However, the alternating current in the United States reverses 120
times a second in order to complete 60 full cycles each second. ...
Is this a North-South thing?
Michael said:So, you are using 25 Hz electricity?
--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.
Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
OK - you got me fair and square on that one. Loose language. Although
I'm in (good? not sure!) plentiful company, The Arizona Collaborative
for Excellence in Preparation of Teachers says in their electrical
safety course for teachers in that state:-
http://acept.asu.edu/courses/phs110/ds/appendixC.html
The rate at which the current reverses direction is set by the power
company, and in the U.S. is (unfortunately!) 60 times each second (60
cycles/second or 60 Her). Hence we refer to the electric power
delivered to our homes as 120 volt, 60 Hz electric power.
Wisconsin too...
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/keep/Mod1/Flow/watts2.htm
Electrical generators in power plants throughout the United States
produce alternating current that reverses direction 60 times per
second.
But not in Virginia...
http://howthingswork.virginia.edu/page1.php?QNum=382
However, the alternating current in the United States reverses 120
times a second in order to complete 60 full cycles each second. ...
Is this a North-South thing?