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AC stands for Alternating Current. It usually applies to voltages with >100 V RMS, but can also be used for other AC voltages, like 24 V industrial AC power.

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Estimating VAC rating from VDC rating

I have encountered several terminals, sockets, cables, and similar components which are rated in either DC or AC voltage, but not both. I sometimes want to use an AC rated part with DC or vice versa. …
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Controlling AC Motor with Relays

How can one control on/off and direction for a single phase reversing AC motor using relays? … If AC current is passed between [red+blue] and [black+yellow] it spins clockwise. If AC current is passed between [red+yellow] and [black+blue] it spins counterclockwise. …
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Can a 3 phase solid state relay be used instead of 3 single phase relays?

An example of 3-phase relay: http://www.crydom.com/en/products/catalog/53tp-series-ip00-ac-panel-mount.pdf An example of 1-phase relay: http://www.crydom.com/en/products/catalog/ha-series-ha48-ac-panel-mount.pdf …
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Difference between a DC SSR (solid state relay) and AC SSR

I am trying to understand the difference between a DC and AC solid state relay. For electromechanical relays, I notice that they are often rated for some VAC load and a smaller DC load. …
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How to combine wall outlets for higher amperage?

I have a large single phase AC motor that draws 30 amps at 125v. I only have access to NEMA 5-15R outlets (which are rated for 15 amps). …
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