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    Jul 6, 2011, 04:42 AM
    What happens if I plug a 120 watt appliance into a 220 watt socket?
    What happens if I plug a 120 watt appliance into a 220 watt socket?
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    Jul 6, 2011, 04:44 AM
    Poof, all of the magic smoke will be let out. Depending on the appliance, it may just got poof, or it can be a bit more like the Forth of July fireworks with sparks, flame, etc.
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    Jul 6, 2011, 05:32 AM
    It is not 120 watts, it is 120 VOLTS. The plugs are different so not sure you can do it physically. If you hard wire it you can burn it out immediately.
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    Jul 6, 2011, 05:34 AM
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    Magic smoke-that's good, one to remember.
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    Jul 6, 2011, 05:59 AM

    If you are real lucky, just a fuse will blow.
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