Electrical Advice?

Does anyone need electrical advice? How to wire a plug or something? I can help. That's my specialty!!!

 

No, thanks...I wire plugs for a living. But I'll keep it in mind if something comes up.

 

I don't think you'll find many people who need to know how to wire a plug in the lounge...

Unless you know somthing useful, like the standard power supplies for the USA domestic, commercial, industrial, transmission voltages and max current draw from a typical outlet. I know most of the figures for the UK and europe, I've not got much of an idea about the states (appart from ~115V AC 50Hz)

 

Just stand by. All kinds of weird questions crop up around here from time to time.

 

Goldy we are at 120 volt 60Hz

 

In the UK all new appliances that require a plug must be already fitted by the manufacturer. Many use pre-moulded plugs that you cannot open up to modify the wiring. Soon, in the UK it will become illegal for many home DIY electrical work tasks without either using a qualified electrician or have the local council check it out. See -

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4048371.stm
and
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/gloucestershire/4023907.stm

 

That doesn't mean you can't replace the plug though

Kilowatt : Bah, different ends of a range

We're at 220-240 (230 Avr)V AC 50-60Hz

 

wow.... i just taught my self some java, thought was doing good on my quest. now i just feel stupid.

 

GoldFish,
There are many different outlets rated at many different voltages. NEMA, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, has devised a standardized system by which receptacles, connectors, cord-caps, etc. are classified and configured to a specific pin or prong configuration. According the 2003 NEC, National Electrical code, a standard US duplex receptacle is rated for 15 or 20 amps. If you are utilizing a 15 amp overcurrent protection device you may use either receptacle, whereas; if your overcurrent protection device is 20 amps you can only use the 20 amp receptacle. If you are installing a standard 120v single phase electrical convenience outlet in supply power to a bedroom you are required to utilize an 'Arc Fault Protection' circuit breaker, which acts somewhat like a 'Ground Fault' outlet/circuit breaker but instead of protecting against electrical shock in wet locations it protects against the possibility of a fire starting due to wires arcing with a house.

As for power transmission, I am not a high voltage electrician, but I know that our facility is supplied with 13,000 volts which is then stepped down to various voltages, 3 phase 277/480, 3 phase 120/208, etc. If you would like more information pertaining to this subject my brother-in-law is a high voltage electrician and I would more than happy to pass along you inquiry.