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.