60hz to 50hz [RE-wrenches]

[Jon Hill, Sierra Solar Systems]

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I purchased a 1600 watt international converter from REI to go from 
230/50 to 115/60 for about $30. I'm sure they sell the opposite type, 
probably in Europe. Check the internet.
Jon Hill, Sierra Solar Systems

>David,
>
>Since it's such a low power load, why not sell him a small 50 Hz export
>model inverter co-connected to the same battery bank? Since he won't be
>running his grain mill all the time he can start the inverter only when
>he needs it. The only question would be what the DC frequency generated
>by the SW might cause some unknown problems.
>
>Matt T
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: David Palumbo, Independent Power & Light [mailto:ipl at sover.net]
>Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 8:14 AM
>To: Wrenches
>Subject: 60hz to 50hz [RE-wrenches]
>
>
>I have a customer who purchased a high quality stainless steel grain
>mill grain recently. He was careful to make sure that the wattage (320w)
>was within his systems capabilities but he was unaware that he was
>buying a West German product that uses 50hz at 220v.
>
>He wants to know the options for operating this from his Trace SW
>system. I do not have experience with 50hz motors.
>
>Can he run this off of a t-former at 60hz 235 to 240v? Would it ruin the
>motor, as well as run faster?
>
>Is there a device that can drop Hz?
>
>He can return this grain mill, but he really likes the quality I guess
>and he wants to know if I can make it work for him.
>
>Dave
>
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