converting 60 cycle to 50 cycle

[bogwy]

Rotary Club has adopted a Boys Home in Jamaica. Want to send the a washer and dryer since one woman is washing clothes for 40+ boys and staff, and hanging out to dry. Jamaica's power is 230v/50cycle. Is there an answer?

 

[bphgravity]

Re: converting 60 cycle to 50 cycle

I think most of the components of the washer and dryer would work okay at 50hz, except for possibly the clock (timer). I would contact the manufacturer to get information about this issue.

[ February 24, 2005, 04:03 PM: Message edited by: bphgravity ]

 

[al hildenbrand]

Re: converting 60 cycle to 50 cycle

Contact one or more of the local appliance dealers to learn about your options. Caribbean Online Yellowpages

 

[petersonra]

Re: converting 60 cycle to 50 cycle

It might well be cheaper to buy a used machine there then to modify and ship one from the US.

 

[jimwalker]

Re: converting 60 cycle to 50 cycle

The clock would likely run a bit slower,but that should not cause any promlems.The motor might run a bit warmer unless its rated to accept 50 cycles.Think i would contact mfg before the purchase and shipping.

 

[rattus]

Re: converting 60 cycle to 50 cycle

Is this 115/230 or only 230? That would smoke about everything in a 120V washer.

 

[bphgravity]

Re: converting 60 cycle to 50 cycle

According to this site, Jamaica has a 110/220V, 1?, 50-hz electrical system:

World Voltage Ratings