Will something with a 100V socket be damaged by plugging it in to a 110V outlet.

NeoGeofunster · Nov 2, 2005

I'm considering getting something from Cosmicco and the socket can be switched between 100V and 230V. Wouldn't it be fried if I set it at 100V and I use it here in the US where the outlets are 110V? Any help would be great.

SpamYouToDeath · Nov 2, 2005

As far as anyone is concerned, 100V = 110V = 115V = 120V. They're not that precise, and the last 2 digits usually indicate the amperage of the line breaker in a kind of shorthand. I've actually never seen 100v... but plugging a 110v into a 120v socket doesn't do any harm.

I'm not responsible if it does fry, tho.

SpamYouToDeath · Nov 2, 2005

Er, i doubt it... but... if it's 100v DC, don't. Obviously.

loopyeddie · Nov 2, 2005

I was an electrician, I just quit. Voltages are really not very precise. Usually houses I worked on had between 114 and 118 volts. I've never seen higher than 118. I have seen as low as 107. 100 volt devices will work just fine in a US electrical service. Your stuff will be A-OK.

Dean · Nov 2, 2005

People have been using Japanese consoles in the US for many years without incident. I wouldn't worry about it.

doggydodomi · Nov 2, 2005

Most of the electronic component in the PSU itself has a voltage tolerant of 5 - 10% too.

NeoGeofunster · Nov 3, 2005

OK, Great. Thanks for the reply guys. Guess I have nothing to worry about.

ttooddddyy · Nov 3, 2005

NeoGeofunster said:
OK, Great. Thanks for the reply guys. Guess I have nothing to worry about.

Whats that burning smell :eek:

No sorry, couldnt resist that :lol:

I go along with what the other guys said

Amano Jacu · Nov 3, 2005

Here in Europe we are not that lucky, any US or JPN device will be burnt in our powerful 230V AC plugs...

beh3moth · Nov 3, 2005

Amano Jacu said:
Here in Europe we are not that lucky, any US or JPM device will be burnt in our powerful 230V AC plugs...

We have to use stepdown transformers, but if you wanted to run any 220-240v in the US, you would need a step-up transformer/inverter, now thats a bitch!

anyway, you should be fine

stuffmonger · Nov 3, 2005

beh3moth said:
We have to use stepdown transformers, but if you wanted to run any 220-240v in the US, you would need a step-up transformer/inverter, now thats a bitch!

anyway, you should be fine

yeah... and they cost a whole six bucks too :blow_top:

Arcademan · Nov 3, 2005

Shouldn't be a problem.

Remember AC = Alternating current so it tends to be a little uneven in voltage, unlike DC (Direct Current)

Will something with a 100V socket be damaged by plugging it in to a 110V outlet.

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