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Does equipment designed for 50 Hz. operate on 60 Hz?

April 26, 2017designed equipment hz operate

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Does equipment designed for 50 Hz. operate on 60 Hz?

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In North America, electricity is supplied at 60 Hertz (Hz.) In most of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America, 50 Hz. is the standard. For most equipment, this difference is not a problem. In some cases, motors will run 20% faster on 60 Hz versus 50 Hz. (This is a problem with electric clocks!) Radios and televisions are a special problem: broadcast frequencies are country and region specific. If you have questions, please call us.