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What does the TV's nameplate say? If it says 120v/60Hz it is designed for use on the US/Canada power system, and will only work in countries elsewhere in the world which use that same system. If it says 240v/50Hz it is designed for use on the European power system and will only work in countries elsewhere in the world which use that same system. If it says 120/240v 50/60Hz it can be used on either. Keep in mind as well that if the TV is meant for 50Hz instead of 60Hz, it may be a PAL (European standard) video type instead of NTSC (American standard), so that may be a problem also. <><><> For more information on the different voltages, frequencies and plugs used around the world see the answer to the Related Question shown below and its Related Links .
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoGenerally yes, EXCEPT where the appliance needs to know the line frequency in order to do its job, such as a clock, timer, cassette player etc. These will run at the wrong rate when energized from a frequency different from what they're designed for. Appliances that use a lot of power, like motors, will run less well on a different line frequency. A 60Hz motor may overheat on 50Hz. A 50Hz motor may lose a lot of torque on 60Hz. By the way ... all of these remarks assume that the line VOLTAGE is the same as what the component is designed for. A 117V appliance plugged into 220V will work spectacularly well, for about 1/10 of a second, until it blows its fuse or worse. A 220V appliance plugged into 117V will operate just barely, if at all.
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∙ 12y agoI ran my 120-V 60-Hz Canadian-built fridge/freezer in the UK at 50 Hz (using a transformer to convert the UK's 230 V down to 120 V), for years. I understand that US Forces' personnel based in the UK do the same thing.
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∙ 12y agoNo, because; if we use 50 Hz capable instrument in 60 Hz supply then eddy current & hysteresis loss will more. so more heat will generated. so make damage the instrument..................
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∙ 12y agoI had absolutely no problems running my Quad 60 Hz amplifier on a 50-Hz supply.
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If a bulb has 50 Hz frequency and it is apply at 60 Hz frequency voltage supply then it is glow or not?
If a bulb has 50 Hz frequency and it's supply is 60 Hz frequency, it will still glow, despite the allowance of 10 HZ frequency.
What is 50 hz motor?
It is a motor where the frequency of the AC voltage is 50 cycles per second. In U.S.A. 60 Hz is standard. 50 Hz would be overseas.
Can you convert motor winding 50 hz to 60 hz?
60Hz frequency on 50 Hz motor will create more resistance in its coils. Will cause electromagnetic force trying to increase the speed of the rotor by about 20 %. Less current will flow but the torque will be less, because of the increased resistance of the coils. Usually if the motor is not loaded much it will work fine on 60 Hz. One solution if there is problem running the motor is to remove part of the all coils equally from all of the bobbins by 10-20% .CommentThe resistance of the coils will remain unchanged, however, their inductive reactance will increase -thus reducing the current.
What is the industry voltage in Uganda?
240 V @ 50 Hz (US and Canada are 120 V @ 60 Hz)
What is the frequency of the secondary of a 230 volt step down transformer?
The frequency is dependant upon what electrical grid that you are connecting the transformerto. If you are connected to a 50 Hz grid, the transformer will output a voltage at 50 Hz. The same thing with the 60 Hz grid, the transformer will output a voltage at 60 Hz.
What is dsadvantages of having 50 Hz supply over 60 Hz supply?
There is no inherent disadvantage of 50 Hz compared with 60 Hz, bearing in mind that systems that run at 50 Hz are designed to run at 50 Hz.
Does an isolation transformer work from 50 Hz input to 60 Hz output?
Generally speaking, an isolation transformer will work pretty much the same for 50 Hertz as for 60 Hertz. There will be some slight differences, but the frequency is low enough and the the range narrow enough that the transformer will just "do its thing" regardless. Note that the isolation transformer won't change the frequency of the input. An input of 50 Hz or 60 Hz will yield an output of 50 Hz and 60 Hz respectively. No change should be expected.
Would 220 volts 60 hz appliances work on 110 volts 50 hz and vice versa?
No it would not.
Difference between FREQUENCY 50 Hz 60 Hz?
10 Hz 10 Hz
Will 60 hz devices work on 50hz?
the maximum rating is 60 hz . it is work in50hz
If a bulb has 50 Hz frequency and it is apply at 60 Hz frequency voltage supply then it is glow or not?
If a bulb has 50 Hz frequency and it's supply is 60 Hz frequency, it will still glow, despite the allowance of 10 HZ frequency.
What is the frequency of AC current in North America?
In North America 60 Hertz. Europe 50 Hertz.
What is 50 hz motor?
It is a motor where the frequency of the AC voltage is 50 cycles per second. In U.S.A. 60 Hz is standard. 50 Hz would be overseas.
Will a Japanese TV work in the US?
yes if it's rated for 110-220 V and 50-60 Hz
What is the Hz rating on 100 Amp household service?
60 Hz in North America, 50 Hz in Europe.
Does 120 V 50 Hz battery charger work with 220 V 60 Hz?
No. You will probably burn out your charger by subjecting it to nearly twice its rated voltage!
Does us electrical appliances work in France?
Not without a step up transformer. The U.S is 120 volts at 60 Hz and France is 240 volts at 50 Hz.
