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Depends on what it is. Most appliances don't care. Motors will spin at a slightly different speed, but otherwise you are safe connecting a 50Hz appliance to a 60Hz supply. Perhaps, but in many circuits, it makes no difference. The frequency has no effect on simple resistive circuits such as incandescent lights or heaters. Anything with a transformer in it will run hotter. Motors will run hotter too. In either case, the difference between 50Hz and 60Hz is less than 20% and unless you plan on running the appliance non-stop for a long period of time, it really makes no difference.
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∙ 12y agoan adapter is needed because the 50 or 60 refers to cycles or how many times elec. changes direction a second . an adapter is needed to change from 50 to 60 or vice versa 60 cycle is used in usa and 50 cycle is used in Europe
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∙ 12y agothe hz is the problem. It will probably work but it will run faster or hotter. For instance if you take an electric clock that works on 60hz to a country like Japan that has a 50hz electic grid the clock will work but instead of running 60 minutes in an hour it will run 50 minutes in an hour.
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∙ 12y agoSome appliances do and some don't. Check the nameplate of the appliance to see if it can. What you are looking for is (Hz 50-60) any where on the nameplate. The voltage is well within the range of being operational.
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∙ 10y agoThe plugs and sockets in different countries prevent cross-connection so some rewiring would be needed to allow the equipment to be plugged in. That should be done with care making sure that the live, neutral and earth wires are correct. If in doubt consult an electrician.
Given that, it depends on the appliance. If it is frequency-dependent like a motor, it would run at less than the normal speed. It might also overheat slightly because of increased heat loss in the iron core of the motor.
The same applies to a transformer that might suffer slight overheating.
For something like a heater where the frequency doesn't matter it would be ok.
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∙ 12y agoThat is a question that will be answered by the manufacturer. Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer a 60 hz appliance will not operate efficiently or worse.....safely.... on a 50 hz cycle.
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∙ 12y agoIf the appliance is strictly a resistive load, it will work fine. If there is a motor involved, synchronous or inductive, then there will be a problem because the motor will run slower than when it is on 60 Hertz.
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∙ 8y agoThis answer below this one is incorrect. An adapter changes the voltage not the frequency. An adapter is just a transformer which changes the voltage that is needed by your appliance from the voltage of the country that you are in. The frequency stays the same, 50 Hertz in 50 Hertz out.
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∙ 16y agoNo. However, it may be okay to connect 50 Hz appliance to 60 Hz.
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Would 230 volt item applicance work on 220 volt in south Africa?
A step-up transformer would be required to supply 230 volts from a 220 volts source from South Africa.
Would US appliance's like a clothes washer that run on 120 volts work on European 230 volts?
Definitely not !! it would be dangerous to use 120 volt equipment on a 230 volt supply, it would either blow the fuse or blow up . . You need a transformer to convert 230 volts to 120 volts, and you need one of the right rating. For a washing machine that might be quite a big transformer. We have 110 volt transformers for power tools but they are not big enough.
Can you charge 230 volts appliances with 130 volts?
No, you will need to obtain an adapter to change the 120 volts to 230 volts. The adapter must be sized to the load wattage of the 230 volt appliance. To find the load wattage multiply the amperage times the voltage of the appliance. Once this is assessed, the size of the adapter or transformer will be of equal or greater value than that of the connected appliance. The adapter will be rated in VA or KVA depending on the needed load amperage.
Are Household appliances AC or DC?
kettles generally run on alternating current (AC) as do most household appliances. although the heating element can run on either alternating or direct current (ac or dc) as long as the voltage is the same. for example if you were to plug your kettle into your car battery it wouldn't do very much if anything. however if you were to wire ten car batteries in series ( thus creating 120 volts dc) the kettle would heat up as it normally would.
Will UK electrical appliances work in Ireland?
In general, no, European appliances will not work in the US. Small appliances will have a Eurocord plug, which expects 230 volts and 50 Hz. With a transformer, you can convert a US outlet to a Euro outlet, but for many appliances the difference between 50 Hz and 60 Hz will prevent them working in the US.
Can 230 Volts rating TV operated on 150 Volts?
It would probably not work on 150 volts. Many televisions can be adjusted to work on 230 v (Europe) or 120 v (USA).
Would 230 volt item applicance work on 220 volt in south Africa?
A step-up transformer would be required to supply 230 volts from a 220 volts source from South Africa.
Would 220 volt made in Russia work in turkey with 230 volts?
Yes no problem.
How many volts are used in worcester?
Worcester, Ma uses 120 volts at 60 Hz for lighting and outlets and 240 volts for some appliances and HVAC. Worcester, England uses 230 volts at 50 Hz.
Would US appliance's like a clothes washer that run on 120 volts work on European 230 volts?
Definitely not !! it would be dangerous to use 120 volt equipment on a 230 volt supply, it would either blow the fuse or blow up . . You need a transformer to convert 230 volts to 120 volts, and you need one of the right rating. For a washing machine that might be quite a big transformer. We have 110 volt transformers for power tools but they are not big enough.
Is it safe to use 230 volts 50 hz appliances where power supply is 230 volts 60 hz?
If the appliance is strictly resistive heating there will be no problem. If the appliance has a motor load connected with it, the unit will operate a bit slower and operate a bit warmer.
Can you charge 230 volts appliances with 130 volts?
No, you will need to obtain an adapter to change the 120 volts to 230 volts. The adapter must be sized to the load wattage of the 230 volt appliance. To find the load wattage multiply the amperage times the voltage of the appliance. Once this is assessed, the size of the adapter or transformer will be of equal or greater value than that of the connected appliance. The adapter will be rated in VA or KVA depending on the needed load amperage.
If the current is 5 what is the volts?
the volts are 230
How many volts in an office?
230 Volts
What is 230v outlet?
It's an outlet wired for dryers, stoves and some large heaters. In about 50% of the world 230 Volts is the standard household supply used for all appliances. In the other half of the world it is 110 Volts.
How many volts are in a power point?
230 volts
Are Household appliances AC or DC?
kettles generally run on alternating current (AC) as do most household appliances. although the heating element can run on either alternating or direct current (ac or dc) as long as the voltage is the same. for example if you were to plug your kettle into your car battery it wouldn't do very much if anything. however if you were to wire ten car batteries in series ( thus creating 120 volts dc) the kettle would heat up as it normally would.
