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Hertz is the units used to measure clockspeed, which how fast an appliance can carry out instructions
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Although the term "Hertz" is, indeed, used to reference the "Clock" speed of computers, in this case the reference confuses this specific question, which itself is confused about the term.
Hertz has the broader definition of "Cycles per Second". This is in relation to all frequencies, of all forms. This question is trying to gather an understanding of the term "Hertz" in physical reference to devices the questioner interacts with all the time. Appliances, here, encompasses all powered items found everywhere in our environment; any "appliance" that plugs into our local power grid. The reference to "Hertz" on an appliance is displaying one part of the power specification designed into the device. A nation's power grid has to have a common set of specifications. The USA uses a power standard that defines all the parameters about any power source feeding the grid. One of the specifics about power in the USA is that our AC power sources must have a frequency of 60 cycles per second, or 60 hertz (Hz). This is only in reference to the frequency of the power source. All the other specifications are important as well. The voltage of our public power sources have to fall into the power specification too.
Residential power is specified as "240V 2ø" (240 volt 2 phase), which is saying "two 120V circuits" feed our residential sub grids. This nations residential power specification defines that power sources plugged into this grid have to supply step down power in the range between 110-120Vac @ 60Hz. This places our in home 2ø power spec between 220-240Vac @ 60Hz. The power specification on the appliance, which includes "Hertz", defines that the appliance is designed to work on the power at your house; as opposed to the power in the UK, which has a different frequency specification of 50Hz.
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Can you give me examples of appliances at home with hertz and voltage?
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No, the voltage is 220 volts at a frequency of 50 Hertz.
Can 240 volt appliances from NZ run on 240 Volts in the US?
No, 240 volt appliances from New Zealand cannot run on 240 volts in the US. The electrical systems in these countries are different. Appliances intended for use in New Zealand are designed to operate on 230-240 volts at 50 hertz, while in the US, the standard voltage is 120 volts at 60 hertz. Using a 240-volt appliance from New Zealand in the US without a voltage converter or transformer could damage the appliance or pose a safety hazard.
Will Australian electrical appliances work in US?
No, not without a converter. Australia's current is 240 volts at 50 hertz.
Can a ground leakage damage electrical appliances?
A ground leakage can damage electrical appliances. When there is a current leakage, it causes the appliance to draw more current through thecircuit, hence produces excess heat. This can damage the appliances.
Can New Zealand household electrical appliances be used in the US?
I believe that you can't use New Zealand household electric appliances in the US without adaptations. The residential voltage/Frequency (Hz) in New Zealand is 130V/50 Hz while in US it is 120V/60 Hz <<>> The voltage in New Zealand is 230 volt 50Hertz. The voltage in North America is 120/240 volts at 60 Hertz. A totally resistive appliance will operate fine on the 240 volt portion of the 120/240 volt system. Any appliances that have a motor to operate will not work as efficiently. A 50 Hertz motor on a 60 Hertz system will overheat and run slower. Many appliances use synchronous timer motors for control of the larger appliances. The timing of the appliance will be thrown off as the timers will run faster due to the appliances design to operate only on 50 Hertz.
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"Hertz, offers a loss damage waiver, partial damage waiver, limited loss damage waiver, liability insurance supplement, personal accident insurance, and more. These are available at time of purchase and included in daily rentals. More detail information can be found on the website."
