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    Dec 17, 2009, 02:02 PM
    Federal pacific electric heater can I change from 220 to 110 volts
    Federal pacific electric heater can I change from 220 to 110 volts
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    Dec 17, 2009, 02:43 PM
    No.
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    Dec 17, 2009, 02:54 PM
    OK thanks,
    I thought it would just cut my watts in half
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    Dec 17, 2009, 02:59 PM
    The wattage will remain the same, the amps will double, but the unit will not get hot enough as the 120 volt supply is not sufficient to per a unit rated 240 volts.
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