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As long as they're the same voltage, yes it will, but probably not for long. A lot depends on what type of appliance you're using. For instance, if it's an electric stove, you'd probably be OK, but if it has a clock, expect it to run slow. And even that too, dependfs on what type of electric stove it is. The problem is that at the lower frequency, the device has to draw more power in able to do the same amount of work that it would at 60 Hz. Because of that, some motors, electronically controlled devices and the like, tend to overheat as a result. For a window fan, it's probably no big problem (although I'd keep an eye on it until I knew for sure) but for something that's `frequency dependent', like a refrigerator compressor, I'd think you'd just be asking for problems. Usually during the day, voltages and frequency of the U.S. system varies in both frequency and voltage. A `brown-out' usually happens when the voltage falls below 80 volts, as compared to the nominal 117 volts. But too, so does the frequency. Tis is mainly because of industrial usage during the day, along with air conditioners and the like. Late at night though, it's usually closest to where it's supposed to be. Does it work? Will it work? Yes. The question is: For how long.

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Yes. Motors found in drills, food mixers, vacuum cleaners etc will not be affected significantly by the higher frequency.

No. 50 Hz synchronous motors, usually found in 220V clocks will run 20% too fast on a 60Hz supply. Similarly a 60 Hz motor will run too slowly on a 50 Hz supply.

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Yes and No .......... a nice info site for 60 to 50 ..... go to ... http://www.kropla.com/frequency.htm

Nice explanation but does not mention going the other way

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A: Definitely NO the lower the frequency the more iron is needed for operation

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Mostly, but I once got caught badly by a power supply with resonant smoothing.

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