[Boatanchors] Storm Damage to Electronics

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

If they use an electronic clock, then I imagine that would 
keep the length of wash cycles the same. Depending upon the 
type of motor, it MIGHT turn faster on 60 Hz. 
 
Mac 
 
 
 



From: sdaitch at kuw.ibb.gov
To: k2gkk at hotmail.com
CC: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net; rbethman at comcast.net
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:05:05 +0300
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Storm Damage to Electronics



Mac,


Yes, both Morocco and Kuwait are 50Hz countries, but
the clock/timer is electronic and must have a crystal time
base, since it is relatively accurate.  


I am too lazy to pull the back off the stove to take a look,
so you will have to forgive me for guessing.


But I did check a spare mechanical timer for the washing
machine.  The motor is marked 240VAC but no frequency
specified.  Since this is simply a washing machine, I would
not imagine the time difference on 50 Hz vs 60 Hz would 
make much difference in how the clothes are washed.  One
possibility is the assumption the 240VAC timers are designed
for 50 Hz and if someone is on a 240VAC 60 Hz country, well,
the wash cycle is a bit short.


73
Sheldon


73
Sheldon




On 11/09/11, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk at hotmail.com> wrote:


Of course, your mains frequency would most likely
have been at 50Hz and your clock for the stove
would have to be different in the USA (a minor
change).
 
Mac