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In the USA, and countries influenced by the USA, AC mains power is generated at 60Hz. In Europe and the UK, and countries influence by them, it is generated at 50Hz.
This low frequency, was the easiest to generate with machinery at the time the national grid was developed.
It made sense to round the frequency to 60Hz as this could then be used for time keeping easily, there being 60 seconds to a minute and 60 minutes to the hour.
The European adoption of 50Hz, probably stems from the development of the metric system. 50 being easily divided into 100 without a fraction.
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∙ 12y agoBecause the equipment on shore is designed for 60 cycles.
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Ships by their very nature have a restriction on available space, therefore it is necessary to take this constraint into account when designing any marine system.
Electric motors operating on 60Hz run faster and produce proportionately higher power outputs compared to 50 HZ, but crucially have a smaller footprint, ideal where space is at a premium.
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The internal working of the motor is designed for 110V/60Hz. Your stepdown converter is from 220V/50Hz to 110V/50Hz. Frequency converters from 50Hz to 60Hz are very expensive (many times the cost of a new clipper). Therefore it is better you get a clipper designed for 220V/50Hz. If you still like to put your clipper to use, then the most cost effective solution would be to get a "car inverter" that would convert 12V DC to 110V/60Hz AC.
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Depends. Some smaller stuff can usually run on both, in which case it will be printed on them. If it isn't, you can't run a 220v item on 110v.
Is there anyway to get 220V 60hz from a 110V 50hz power supply?
It would involve some electronics work but it could be done. Might add that it could be more expensive than just buying the proper power supply. Use Use 220V 60hz motor to run 110V 50hz Generator.
Does 110V 60Hz to 110V 50Hz affect the clock?
Yes it is because the motor which drives it uses the hertz frequency to regulate itself. You might find if you move from a 60 hertz area to 50 hertz area and use a stepdown transformer to make your typical 120 volt appliance working on 230 volt that in the same percentual rate the time changes, for the hertz rate that is, app 20 % longer.
Can you play Far Cry 2 for Xbox 360 on a 50Hz TV?
No. It is a American game and they use 60Hz. So no.
How can you interconnect two generating station operationg at 60Hz and 50Hz?
Through the use of a high-voltage direct-current link.
Can you use a 220v-60hz microwave in Australia?
Yes, using a 220v-60hz microwave in Australia is fine. The voltage of alternating current supplied to homes in Australia is 220v. The frequency of the voltage is 50hz.
Can i use an American Apple TV in Australia?
No. Australia's electricity supply is 230 volts at 50Hz... america's is 120 volts at 60Hz.
How do you connect a 460V 3 phase motor 60Hz with 380V 50Hz 3 phase supply?
Why doesn't my 110v Wahl hair clippers work correctly when plugged into a power converter converting 220 v to 110 the screw on the side has no effect?
The internal working of the motor is designed for 110V/60Hz. Your stepdown converter is from 220V/50Hz to 110V/50Hz. Frequency converters from 50Hz to 60Hz are very expensive (many times the cost of a new clipper). Therefore it is better you get a clipper designed for 220V/50Hz. If you still like to put your clipper to use, then the most cost effective solution would be to get a "car inverter" that would convert 12V DC to 110V/60Hz AC.
How can you convert US 120V or 240V circuit into a single phase 240V circuit to use on a European appliance?
The voltage isn't a problem, you can run 220 from your house and use that to run a European appliance, the problem is whether the appliance is dependant on line HZ. European is 50HZ and US is 60HZ. If the appliance specifies 220/50HZ, it will probably give you trouble here. If it says 220V/50 or 60HZ
Is it possible to use 220volts 60hz air conditioner in India at 220 volts 50hz?
No, the air conditioner would not last long at it would be running too slow.
What will happen if you use a 220 240 VAc 50Hz iron to 220 240 AC 60Hz?
It should work with no problems, since the frequency does not affect the work or the iron heater.
Can you use the 220v 50hz appliances in 110v 60hz?
Depends. Some smaller stuff can usually run on both, in which case it will be printed on them. If it isn't, you can't run a 220v item on 110v.
Is there anyway to get 220V 60hz from a 110V 50hz power supply?
It would involve some electronics work but it could be done. Might add that it could be more expensive than just buying the proper power supply. Use Use 220V 60hz motor to run 110V 50hz Generator.
Can you use a 480V 60hz deep fryer on a 380v 50hz power supply stepped up to 480v 50hz by a transfomer?
It is an extremely expensive way of utilizing the deep fat fryer. You should look into changing the heating coils in the fryer to utilize the new voltage. That said it can be done.
