Split a/c of 220v and 60hz Can Work on 220v 50 hz

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Most of the electrical equipment can handle 220V with 50 to 60 hz frequency. Check your air cond specification.

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I highly don't recommend it. I moved to Argentina and took my washer, dryer, 5 HP Compressor, etc with me and the voltage is 220 50Hz. The biggest problem was the washer. It would shut down after a few minutes. Turns out it was over heating because it was turning too slowly (50Hz vs 60Hz). I fixed the problem with a "crutch"... I added a muffin fan to blow on the motor and it has been running now for the last 16 years!!!

The washer and dryer timers are also screwed up due to the frequency. They are not electronic. They run from small motors that are turning too slow. Your split system is likely to work but might over heat.

Plus they sell split systems there for cheap! Your dollar will go a long ways there most likely. Get a good Carrier or other band made for 50Hz and not worry about the inefficiencies.

Actually, not every equipments that rated at 50Hz can operated at 60Hz voltage. Understanding, the basic operating of these equipment is essential.

Your washer actual operated in a high load. When your washer is rated at 50Hz it working O.K. because the ratio of voltage and frequency is maintain. When your washer is used at 60Hz, the ratio of the voltage and frequency changes. This your washer motor run at higher speed and losses the torque (Power)

When you put your load in to the washer, the "extra" weight caused your washer motor losses more torque. And in order to speed up the motor, more current will consume and thus increased the motor winding temperature, that why your washer is overheat after running a few minutes.

The speed of your washer motor is depend on the frequency and not the Voltage. You can change the ratio of the pulley to compensate the speed and torque.

Sorry for any confusion. 50Hz (Argentina where I moved) vs (as in verses) 60Hz as in the States. My washer was rated at 120 volts 60 Hz. I used a transformer to bring 220 volts 50Hz (Argentine power) down to 120 volts 50Hz. The only problem was the frequency was not correct for the 60Hz motor. I agree pulleys could make the difference for load conditions but the motor will turn slower (thus heat up) due to the lower frequency. I chose to live with the low speed and used a free fix (I had the muffin fan) so the system would work. The timer of course was also "slow" but we could compensate for that with the setting.

Hi Patagoniakid,

You will also find that the motor will be drawing more current at 50Hz. We get burnouts on US kit used here even when they are natural air cooled

regards

chas

Well, all motors speed is depend upon the voltage frequency. In your, case your washer is rated at 120V/60HZ. When you use it at 50Hz, actually, your washer speed will be reduce. At 60Hz your washer is running at 1800 rpm with the maximum torque and in 50Hz your washer is running at 1500 rpm but your washer torque losses about 16 to 18%. Not only you loss the speed of your washer but eventually, the torque (power) of your washer also reduce.

At 50Hz your washer will operated in a high load since it losses the torque. Only changing the ratio of the pulley will help to compensate the speed and torque.

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No you should not use AC of 60 Hz in 50 Hz it will trip immediately or there are chances of burnig the compressor.

Do not use 60 Hz AC with 50 Hz it will trip or might burn the compressor motor of AC Unit.

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Check spec on the air condition. You may run into heating problem and more waste of energy and shorter aircondition life with no optimum working

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