My electrician friend told me Europe uses 50 Hz stuff and the U.S. uses 60 hertz stuff. He said check for Hz conversion and find out if that's done.
1307213
We come from Europe and have a bunch of european machines we still use. You won't be able to use it for things that need to heat like hair dryer, toaster and so on since you will burn the fusibles but you will be able to use it with other things like electric instruments, radios and so on. Hope it helps
1375754
It's American standard: North American standard of 120 volts at a frequency of 60 Hz. However, you could probably find a travel adapter plug to convert the voltage easily enough if you are in Europe or another country.
2008879
no. and definitely wont work with 50 hz which is the frequency of most Asian countries. you'll need a converter with anything you buy in built to work in north america.
331631
You can purchase a transformer to convert the 230V/50Hz down to 110V/60Hz. It's common practice by military overseas.
694981
I just went and took a look, the info on the side of my tool reads: 120 volt, 60Hz, 5A.No other voltage or Hz is mentioned.
1997845
You need to assure your converter provides 110v 50-60Hz cycle. I am not electrical expert but that is a common requirement for most electrical device in US.
818172
The electrical voltage in Europe is not the same as USA.....as you know......I can not remember the correct adapter, so Radio Shack or Best Buys will have the correct adapter.Best Regards
5809
Here in the USA the standard voltage is 120V 60hz. Some other countries have a different standard. If you live in a country with a different standard, you can simply by a converter "plug" for less than $10.
498355
Absolutely. The only differenze with US power would be the frequence (50 Hz in Europe, 60 Hz in the US) but nowadays almost no device would have a problem with that, so you're good.
1500312
The plug actually holds a small transformer for the unit, and plugs into the wall socket using a two-prong (non grounded) U.S. connector. The included paperwork says it will work at 120 or 240 at 50/60 Hz. However, you would need a convertor to adapt the plug to a European plug.
1820956
Electricity in the US is 60 hz. You may be thinking of the 120 hz refresh rate for the screen. 120 hz refresh rate gives a much more detailed picture than the standard tv with a 60 hz refresh rate. If you check further, some tv's now have refresh rate of 240 hz.
1987978
Most devices people would take traveling are forgiving when it comes to AC frequency. People should not have a problem with a device designed for 60hz running off of a 50hz source as long as the voltage had been converted (220/240 -> 110/120) and the available current (or power in watts) is sufficient.
1185589
My answer to you will be no... Power in Europe is different than here in the USA. We use 120 V @ 60 HZ and in Portugal you use 220 V @ 50HZ. Broadcasting here in the USA uses NTSC and Europe uses PAL. Good luck...
1007877
50 Hz Is a little low. If you are running a generator, I would dial it up to 55 Hz if possible. Running that low of current might burn the motor up because it won't be enough power to turn it.
2256490
Sorry, but it will only step down the 220 to 120. Will not change the cycle from 50 to 60. HZ
1602845
Hi friend, Yes,it is 50 Hz. Hope can help you. Have a nice day! Best Regards
591622
When a power converter is used only the volts are converted, not the hertz (or cycles). 120v uses 60hz while 220v uses 50hz. Converting from 220 to 120 will cause a motor to run slower than intended, while converting from 120 to 220 will cause it to run faster than the manufacturer intended. Hope this helps!