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My understanding of this odd situation is this:
The power generation in the Philippines was originally set up pre-WWII, when it was a colony of the USA. They naturally followed the American standard of 110V, 60Hz.
Later, when the Philippines became independent, they wished to change their power supply to match most of the rest of Asia, i.e. 220v 50Hz. They went ahead, but discovered that the General Electric generators that had been installed in all their power stations only ran at 60 cycles. So, instead of replacing the machines, they simply converted the power supply to 220v, but it remains at 60Hz. This has meant historically that any motorized equipment not specifically designed for this singular situation would either run to fast (110v 50Hz) or wouldn't work at all because the voltage was insufficient to power the motor (220v 60Hz).
With many of today's electronics being multi-voltage/multi Hz, this is increasingly less of a problem, but simpler appliances like hair dryers, turn-tables, microwaves etc. are still problematic.
This is how an old friend who's lived in Manila for 30 years has explained it to me. Any comments on it's accuracy?
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What instrument is used to measure electrical frequency?
Frequency counter
If electricity has a frequency of 60Hz it?
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Have any relation with kilowatt and hertz?
Kilowatts measure power, while Hertz measure frequency. They are related in electrical systems because the frequency of the alternating current (AC) power supply determines how often the direction of current flow changes per second. The power output of an electrical device, measured in kilowatts, depends on both the voltage and current frequency.
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What is weston frequency meter?
Weston frequency meter is a type of electromechanical instrument used for measuring the frequency of an alternating current (AC) power system. It typically consists of a moving-coil meter mechanism that reacts to the frequency of the AC signal to provide a reading on its scale. Weston frequency meters are used in various applications to monitor and analyze the frequency of electrical systems.
What instrument is used to measure electrical frequency?
Frequency counter
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failure of generation and cause losses
What happen to the frequency if the electrical line has a load?
Frequency is set by the supply, not by the load.
What is the relationship between electrical frequency and magnetic field speed for an ac machine?
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What are the voltage and frequency specifications for a US electrical outlet?
The voltage specification for a US electrical outlet is 120 volts, and the frequency specification is 60 Hz.
Why does the Philippines frequency have earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
because the discover
Total frequency of the electrical supply is measured in?
Hertz
What is sfc in electrical genarators?
Static frequency converter
What is the standard voltage and frequency used in most residential electrical systems, with the keyword being 220/60?
The standard voltage and frequency used in most residential electrical systems is 220 volts at a frequency of 60 hertz.
Is it true or false The strength of an electrical signal is directly proportional to to its frequency?
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What is the function of meralco?
philippines' largest distributor of electrical power
How can I use a multimeter to check the frequency in hertz (Hz) of an electrical signal?
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