2007-05-29 02:05:23 · 17 answers · asked by jack r 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
It will get damaged as a 110 volt supply (US type) has a frequency of 60 Hz, European 220 volt has a frequency of 50Hz - therefore there is a good chance that the clock will get damaged internally; as it may draw too much current due to the voltage difference and draw this current at the wrong frequency aswell......
2007-05-29 02:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm even more amazed that this guy has conjured up a 240 Volt alarm clock as a TRAVEL alarm clock for his "problem".
Agreed that every true "travel" appliance comes with power supply switches for 110/220V or 50Hz/60Hz, and smart circuitry to recognize when the power source doesn't match your switch settings, but this sounds like a silly juvenile question.
I can't even find an alarm clock listed on the internet with a 240 volt-only power supply except those designed exclusively for use in the UK (Ahem, that's not much "travel"). Even the one listed with a "Bed Shaker Jack" (no fooling) has switchable 110V/220V power supply.
2007-05-29 02:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is a straightner? Only rare devices designed for 110 volts are ok at 240 volts, but I'm surprised that the outlets blew, but I would expect the circuit breaker to trip. Neil
2016-05-20 22:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by kimberli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't do it, it probably won't work because the volt supply is different, you shouldnt try it but it should b safe since the chips volt supply is less than ur alarm clock. If it was the ther way around you would break your clock
2007-05-29 02:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by ehizzle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. It won't work. If you had plugged a 110V appliance into a 230 or 240 V supply, it will get burnt.
2007-05-29 02:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A travel alarm works on batteries.
2007-05-29 02:13:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably won;t work and probably won't burn it up either. The other way around would. I am surprised that the cruise ship doesn't have 220.
2007-05-29 02:08:46 · answer #7 · answered by Moondog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It simply will not work,you will need a power transformer to take 110-240errrm actually i know it works other way round,sorry
2007-05-29 02:09:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm lets see.... IT won't work. Get a travel adapter. Doh.
2007-05-29 02:13:23 · answer #9 · answered by Kevan M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wont work and will blow the circuit. They sell adaptors for that when traveling internationally.
2007-05-29 02:07:58 · answer #10 · answered by Debbie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋