Refrigerator 60 Hz vs 50 Hz [closed]

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What happens if I use a 60 Hz appliance in 50 Hz?

This is because impedance of 50Hz machines increases if operate in 60Hz supply which also lowers the running ampere, while if 60Hz machine run in 50Hz power system will experience increase in running ampere & overheating that will result to reduced life expectancy of the equipment.

Is 50Hz or 60 Hz better?

For most standard motors, the RPM is proportional to the frequency, which means there is a speed increase when you use 60Hz versus 50Hz. In fact, 60Hz can be up to 20% faster.

What is the reason behind choosing 50 60 Hz and not above?

The use of 50 versus 60 Hz is purely due to historical reasons, with companies in the US making 60 Hz equipment and those in Europe making 50Hz equipment so that they have a monopoly. This rivalry led to the split you see today.

Does Hz matter for appliances?

Frequency is generally not a problem--most travel items will work on either 50 or 60 Hz. If all the electrical appliance does is produce heat or light (except fluorescent lighting), then the frequency is unlikely to matter.

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Will a 50Hz component work at 60Hz?

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