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01-25-03, 06:52 AM

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i am an immigrant to the usa with some 240v power tools and 240v rated extension cords . How can i adapt my 240v set-up to 120v conditions?

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01-25-03, 07:16 AM

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You can use 240 volts. It is available in USA. The frequency is 60hz not 50hz so they might run a bit faster. Otherwise you need a transformer with a high enough current rating to run your tools.

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01-25-03, 08:09 AM

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The "standard" residential electrical service in the USA is a 3-wire, 220/110 volt 60-cycle system which means you can connect circuits for either 220 volt or 110 volt operation. As for the performance of a 240 volt 50-cycle motor operating on a 220 volt 60-cycle circuit, much depends on the type of motor. If the motor operates without brushes it's an induction motor. If it's a brush-type then it's a "universal" motor that operates on both D.C. and A.C.---Good Luck!!!

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01-25-03, 11:10 AM

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50 Hz motors will operate just fine on 60 Hz. They will run faster. The converse is NOT true. A 60 Hz motor on 50 Hz will overheat due to the iron core saturating.

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