Electrical Question about Voltage Adapters

I have a small fan that calls for a 3v adapter. Can I use a 7v adapter instead?

Electrical Question from June about Other Electrical Issue
Background: June, a Homeowner from Farmington Hills, MI
Question: I have a small fan that calls for a 3v adapter. Can I use a 7v adapter instead?

Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question June. No – you really need to stay with the 7v designation otherwise you will damage the fan motor windings. I believe you will find multi-voltage adapters at Radio Shack, Best BuyÂ or any home electronics outlet store.

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2 Responses to “Electrical Question about Voltage Adapters”

oswald furtado says:

June 27, 2010 at 2:44 am

How much length after electricity voltage dropping
eg 220 ac volt near of 300 meter i can get 220 volt or less than that?
- Dave Rongey says:
  
  June 27, 2010 at 4:25 am
  
  Please see the Electrical Calculations and Formulas page. There you will find a link to Voltage Drop Calculations. This should help you.

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