voltage and frequency converters/transformers
voltage and frequency converters/transformers
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Does anybody know of a product out there that converts not only voltage but frequency? I work for a chiller manufacturer company and I constantly have customers asking if theycan convert our 230VAC 60 Hz units to 115 VAC 50 HZ. I know there are voltage converters and frquency conveters. Is ther a transformer/converter that can do both??





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Typically 230V is 50Hz (UK) and 110V is 60Hz (USA).
If you need the correct frequency you could use a "rotary converter"; this is a motor-generator pair.
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or as others mentioned, just change the voltage and live with the speed changes. Read this through for more information; FAQ237-1224: Motors: Changing between a 50 and 60Hz supply. (Click on that faq link to be taken directly there)
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The chillers I now purchase are 50/60 Hertz compatible and have an internal, switchable transformer to change voltage. You might want to consider doing the same.
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who do you buy your chillers from?
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ATC.
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Who do you work for if I may ask? I work in the Boston area for a chiller manufacturer.