does this transformer allow you to choose the Hz rate your device requires for example can you change from 50Hz to 60Hz and the other way around?
1180599
No it does not; however, not sure why you need to unless your device uses the the frequency rate for timing a device. Otherwise, all you're doing is converting voltage levels.
1114480
Hi, does not work, you must have a connector to convert 60 Hz to 50 Hz, these sells in Europe.
360074
If you check the specs listed in the owners manual, it says the device is 60 Hz. Amazon was not honest in their description. My invoice states 120 Hz also. Have had good feelings toward Amazon until this. They did not appear, even after several months to have corrected the mistake. Not good Amazon!
1906215
I am in the US and the charger works on our 110 house electric. I don't know about the 60 hz.
162731
transformers do not convert frequency. That is much more complicated and usually unnecessary unless you are driving synchronous motors. (Old fashioned AC clocks and turntables for example .)
1667014
I think you probably would need an adapter. The unit uses a small transformer but I didn't notice a 110/220 switch on it. Also, the 60 vs. 50 hz would likely be a problem for audio equipment.
2124119
Yes the frequencys can be changed. They come with 2 chips that are for different frequencys that are very simple to change.
1005882
On the device label it say 100-240 Vac; 50-60Hz.. I would test it first on a transformer to see if it works.. it does not have a switch to switch the Vac.. you don't want to blow the device..
1054606
Tiago,No, sorry, the model I purchased is strictly 120vac 60hz 2amps, no voltage switch or specs. for other voltages or hz.
1246630
Obviously, it must be selected for 110V operation as 220v would burn it out rather dramatically. But 50 Hz is the frequency in Europe, 220V here in the US is still 60 Hz. In fact house power arrives as a 220V (60 Hz) circuit that is split into 2 x 110V lines (still 60 Hz) - there is no change in frequency. Secondly, there are only certain types of motors which are affected by frequency, ...these typically being so-called 'synchronous motors'. I've run saws from my generator all day - which uses a substantially square wave output (true sine wave generation is more expensive) - no problem. A power transformer by the way does not change the frequency - unless it is also a converter having batteries and active circuits for regenerating the sine wave output. I'm an electronic engineer by trade. Hope that helps.
613027
The 3000 W converter should be well enough to run it easily... Now I have heard of some motors having problems with the different frequencies (hz) -- In Europe it is 50 Hz and the USA is 60hz. One would think that you could run a motor on lower frequency and not visa versa--but it is erronous. I do not believe the transformer switches the Freqquency, just the voltage--but our vacuum has ran just fine on it... so luck of the draw for the motor quality. Check out this wiki answer here: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/If_you_run_a_60Hz_appliance_on_a_50Hz_will_it_hurt_the_appliance
2190404
Yes, if you use a step up/ step down transformer you can use this device. Not sure about the other commenters but I know this for a fact as I have many appliances from the USA and I use them in other countries I move to and I use a step up/down transformer.
656386
Upon purchase, request that they each have a different frequency... one at 27 Hz and the other at 47 Hz. Call direct if you have to... I did. Works like a charm!
807333
Hey Funkydeo, in this politically correct illiterate world, it's hard to find answers. It's your lucky day. The unit designed for 220V will work with 50 Hz. It's operational range is 45-65 Hz, optimized for 55Hz. It's simple motor with minimal "electronics". Have a good day.
1799297
You can't change the frequencies. I don't know if you buy two if the frequencies would be different.
79438
No. It specifies 120V 60 Hz. It might work with an adaptor(220v to 120v)? But this is just a guess, so be aware!
1135706
The 50/60 hz wouldn't matter as it is just a heating element without a timer. However I don't think it would take 220v.