Use of a 50Hz Inverter

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photon4

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Picked up a used inverter, howeveronce I arrived home, I realized it was 50Hz (not 60Hz, as I live state-side). Anyone have any thoughts on what to do with it?

-Photon.


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There are some devices in the US that will run on 50Hz. A lot of digital equipment will, for example. Some fans will, but few.

One things for certain, it would have to be completely isolated from the 60Hz system. Otherwise you'll get a lot of fluctuating voltages as the waves pass each other.

If you have a dedicated circuit for the office that uses all digital equipment, that'd work. Or for the theater center, light circuits (without fans), stuff like that.
 
photon4 said:
Picked up a used inverter, howeveronce I arrived home, I realized it was 50Hz (not 60Hz, as I live state-side). Anyone have any thoughts on what to do with it?

-Photon.


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Unless you have some 230VAC devices this seems to be not too useful for you since it is not able to generate two separate115 Vac circuits without powering a Transformer and it's 50Hz.So a possibleproblem with some devicesbut examining the specs for equipment shows a lot of items work ok on50/60Hz And a long term study will show 60Hz power in most locations can vary +or- 2 Hz or morewith no problems.
 
Like said above, most electronics will be fine on 50Hz (often designed to run on either 50 or 60Hz), just not appliances with induction motors or iron core transformers - they may run, but slower & get hotter.
 
24kgold has a point. I didn't think about the 240VAC output.

An option would be to rewire a MOT, but that might be a bit difficult as you'd need to have a little bigger wire, but you'd get about twice the amps capable on the 120V. The number of turns would be 1/2 of the primary.

Fromhttp://www.outbackpower.com/downloads/documents/n_series/FX_series_Install.pdf

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or get a voltage converter transformer often made for travelers is another option I have seen ones rated at 2000w Continous output at 120v single phase or 230v single phase. losses may be to high for a permanent solution.
Later floyd
 
Have you tested the inverter to see if it's working? I live in Barbados and your inverter fits our system, 240v 50Hz. It wouldn't make sense buying a 7 year old inverter and shipping it here, but if you're giving it away, and it's working, I'd consider paying the shipping and finding a home for it here in Barbados.
 
I was told it was working when I acquired it. I'll have to find big battery to test it out.
 
It'd be nice if it really was working. Just gotta get it working for your needs if it does ;)
 
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