2007-01-04 20:52:57 · 6 answers · asked by Jovan 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I think that there are converters for that type of thing. It might be cheaper to just sell the power tool to someone in a country that runs 50 Hz and buy the tool you need that will run off of 60hz
2007-01-04 21:03:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen, I was stationed overseas for many years where the elec cycle was 50 vs 60 cycle. Usually, the voltage is also different: 220 volts vs 110 volts here in the US and some other places. The voltage can be regulated with a transformer, but the cycles are a different matter. The cycle is the number of impulses per minute. This means that a tool designed to run on a motor receiving 60 impulses will receive 10 less, per minute. It will cause the tool to run hotter, putting more strain on the motor. It's not a good idea to do this. I had several tools, i.e. skill saws, jig saws, drills, etc. that I bought in the BX overseas (American power standards). I used them, but the difference took a toll on each tool. AFter a couple of years, each one ran hotter than normal. And, when I came back to the states, I had to replace them all within 12 to 20 months.
Best to stick with the proper tool for the proper volts and cycle.
Good luck
2007-01-05 01:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by stretch 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can still use it and it will work just fine. It will run louder than normal because of the cyclic rate change, but otherwise be fine.
** To correct some errors in the answers you have received -- cyclic rate is per second... 50Hz is 50 cycles per second. You will be getting 10 extra cycles per second which is why the motors run louder. 50Hz in the US 60Hz overseas. If you are planning on using this tool ALOT to where the motor will have a chance to get hot then yes, it could fail quicker than if you had 50Hz, but I still have many tool and appliances that work fine and it has been two years since I came back from Germany. If you are still worried then take it back and buy the tool when you get there, but the plug will be different so you will have to change it out when you come back to the states. Also, it will not run as efficiently in the states because it is designed to be used with 60Hz. It is up to you. **
2007-01-04 22:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by that_greedo_guy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the 50 to 60 HZ is not a problem as long as you got the voltage right.
2007-01-05 00:00:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
hmm Hz? that doesnt really matter that much, the voltage and amperage matter much more. I wish you had said what country and exactly what voltage and amperage they each are.
if you need to, obviously some sort of an adapter will be required. if you can't buy one ready made, there are people around that can custom make them, it wont be cheap though .
2007-01-05 02:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by tootall1121 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to Radio Shack. They have adaptors that can convert one to the other.
2007-01-04 20:59:56 · answer #6 · answered by navig8r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋