rsrcwhite
Jun 2, 2008, 04:22 PM
Is there anyway to tell from an outlet if it is a 220 line or 110?
Credendovidis
Jun 2, 2008, 04:33 PM
Dear rsrcwhite
Depends where you live... Here all outlets are 220 Volts ! :)
In the US it is not normal to have 220 Volt on standard wall outlets.
To check : buy a simple screwdriver with build-in neon light. That will show you by the strength of the light if it is 110 or 220 Volt.
Even better : for about $ 15,00 you can buy a simple "universal meter" which techs use to measure the voltage.
Success !
stanfortyman
Jun 2, 2008, 04:40 PM
DO NOT rely on a neon test light to check for 240v.
A 120v receptacle will be visibly different from a 240v receptacle. The ONLY way to be sure is to test with a meter.