Quick electrical question.

[Desslok]

My fiancee just had a fridge shipped from NZ(Long Story). The motor is made to run on 220V at 50Hz. Now I have a 220 outlet but will running it at 60Hz cause any damage?

Thanks

 

[quentinterintino]

Yeah, running at different phases will probably be bad.

 

[Phoenix86]

Yes, that would be bad. Why the hell didn't you ask BEFORE this was shipped? 😕

edit: now commence with the story. 🙂

 

[Desslok]

Originally posted by: Phoenix86
Yes, that would be bad. Why the hell didn't you ask BEFORE this was shipped? 😕

edit: now commence with the story. 🙂

Her Mom passed away and my fiancee wanted the wine fridge. Normally it would have been crazy spendy to have it shipped, but her brother owns a shipping company so he pulled in a favor and had half of a container shipped up here on the cheap.

 

[woowoo]

You will need to have the compressor and fan motor changed.

 

[Desslok]

Originally posted by: woowoo
You will need to have the compressor and fan motor changed.

I was afraid of that. Thanks for your input.

 

[J0hnny]

You need a 120-220 step up converter. I would assume at least 2000 Watts. Make sure the converter can handle 50 Hz.

Its cheaper to buy a 120 to 220 step up converter because it's more common then a 220 Volt frequency converter.

I'm assuming 2000 Watts because I estimated that from the formula Amps*Volt = Wattage. Fridges use ALOT of power.

 

[J0hnny]

Originally posted by: Desslok

Originally posted by: woowoo
You will need to have the compressor and fan motor changed.

I was afraid of that. Thanks for your input.

Uh, don't listen to him. You won't need to change it. Buy a converter. I estimate $200 for a good one.

 

[woowoo]

Originally posted by: J0hnny

Originally posted by: Desslok

Originally posted by: woowoo
You will need to have the compressor and fan motor changed.

I was afraid of that. Thanks for your input.

Uh, don't listen to him. You won't need to change it. Buy a converter. I estimate $200 for a good one.

Do you really think a $200 converter can handle the inrush current of a compressor?

Please provide a link to said converter.....

 

[J0hnny]

Not sure if I would trust it without good research, but that's freagin cheap for a 5000 Watt converter!

http://bargainoffers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=159&ad=froogle1

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: quentinterintino
Yeah, running at different phases will probably be bad.

It's a different frequency, isn't it? Not phase?
I think it will probably work, but may shorten the overall life of the motor. But then again, it may be just fine.

 

[woowoo]

Originally posted by: J0hnny
Not sure if I would trust it without good research, but that's freagin cheap for a 5000 Watt converter!

http://bargainoffers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=159&ad=froogle1

OK
Now it's 220 volts but it's still 60 Hz
The OP needs 50Hz
How are you going to change the frequency?

BTW,
The Item in the link is a 1:2 step up transformer
The OP can get 220 from his home service without buying anything

If there really is a product that would work here I would love to see it.
I have sent numerous camera crews overseas and power conversion is always an issue for us.

(I am not posting to argue)

 

[J0hnny]

Originally posted by: woowoo

Originally posted by: J0hnny
Not sure if I would trust it without good research, but that's freagin cheap for a 5000 Watt converter!

http://bargainoffers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=159&ad=froogle1

OK
Now it's 220 volts but it's still 60 Hz
The OP needs 50Hz
How are you going to change the frequency?

BTW,
The Item in the link is a 1:2 step up transformer
The OP can get 220 from his home service without buying anything

If there really is a product that would work here I would love to see it.
I have sent numerous camera crews overseas and power conversion is always an issue for us.

(I am not posting to argue)

Good point! Although I curious why a compressor can't be run at 60 Hz instead of 50 Hz.