I'm a little worried..So I wonder whether the tool will work normally if you plug it into a power transformer 220 / 110V, 3000 VA (kW)? I'm not sure how much of influence will take affect to the frequency ... Because, as you already know, the standard is 50Hz frequency for 220 voltage, and 60Hz for 110 voltage...Unfortunately, there is no transformer which changes the frequency and according to some technical laws, it is possible that engine will be warming up..? Or NOT?Thanks! I'm a little worried..So I wonder whether the tool will work normally if you plug it into a power transformer 220 / 110V, 3000 VA (kW)? I'm not sure how much of influence will take... » Read More I'm a little worried..So I wonder whether the tool will work normally if you plug it into a power transformer 220 / 110V, 3000 VA (kW)? I'm not sure how much of influence will take affect to the frequency ... Because, as you already know, the standard is 50Hz frequency for 220 voltage, and 60Hz for 110 voltage...Unfortunately, there is no transformer which changes the frequency and according to some technical laws, it is possible that engine will be warming up..? Or NOT?Thanks! « Show Less
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I am sorry, I do not know the answer to this. As I am not a professional I use it only around my house. I love it, this sounds like a question for a professional.
773920
No, it does not. Cycles per second or hz are established at generation. This unit converts voltage only via a simple transformer. To change frequency you must "regenerate" your power. Check out this link for more info : http://www.georator.com/Frequency-converter-basics.html
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I went to this web site: http://www.kitchenaid.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/OCManualsLiteratureSearchResultView?catalogId=10552&langId=-1&storeId=10202 Their in the PDF's marked as version "1" I found a page that said the device worked only on 120 Volts AC and 60 Hz. If have Amazon type this in the search window "Simran AC-5000 Step Up/Down Voltage Converter Transformer 110V/220V - 5000 Watts" right now it is $161 Dollars US. This contraption will allow you to power up ***any*** American made device, less than 5000 Watts of coarse. Many of the hotels are putting smaller versions in their rooms for their American patrons. I traveled a bit before I retired and I noticed American products tend to be cheaper, so the investment up front for the transformer could be big savings down the road of time. You order the outlets from Amazon and have a dual power grid through out your home. One 220/50Hz and one with 120/60Hz. I hope this was helpful.
2205026
I accidentally left the charger that came with the matrix drill plugged in to 220v for a week and surprisingly nothing happened. I will use the transformer from now on. Thanks to CTT for doing the math on what size I should use.
761056
It plugs into a regular US wall socket. I doubt it would plug into another socket. I would be concerned that any alternate voltage going into it might fry whatever you're trying to change. I wouldn't even use a transformer.
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I do not have first-hand experience using this transformer in Europe, and it might depend upon the country in EU in which it will be utilized. However, I used this transformer in the US to step-down from 220 to 110/120, and it worked very well. I was in Italy and Greece in June of 2012, and used a travel type charger for electronics (low capacity; small size). You are doing the same (220 > 110), but at a higher capacity for the tool battery charger. If you research the maximum current draw potential for your battery charger, you may find that you can use a smaller transformer size (e.g.; 1000 or 2000 watts). Good luck ! David Chaplin. I do not have first-hand experience using this transformer in Europe, and it might depend upon the country in EU in which it will be utilized. However, I used this transformer in the US to step-down from 220 to 110/120, and it worked very well. I was in Italy and Greece in June of 2012, and used a travel type charger for electronics (low capacity; small size). You are doing the same (220 > 110), but at a higher capacity for the tool battery charger. If you research the maximum current draw potential for your battery charger, you may find that you can use a smaller transformer size (e.g.;... » Read More I do not have first-hand experience using this transformer in Europe, and it might depend upon the country in EU in which it will be utilized. However, I used this transformer in the US to step-down from 220 to 110/120, and it worked very well. I was in Italy and Greece in June of 2012, and used a travel type charger for electronics (low capacity; small size). You are doing the same (220 > 110), but at a higher capacity for the tool battery charger. If you research the maximum current draw potential for your battery charger, you may find that you can use a smaller transformer size (e.g.; 1000 or 2000 watts). Good luck ! David Chaplin. « Show Less
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It is unlikely that a transformer at this price (which should be a wire around a metal core) will convert frequency. For frequency conversion from 50-60 Hz, you will require a solid state transformer, which would retail for significantly more and typically does not cope with high power consumption devices without costing an arm and a leg.
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No, this transformer only transforms the voltage from 220 to 110 and from 110 tot 220. You can not transform the Hz. To run a 60Hz motor on a 50Hz system is not recommended
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As far as I can tell it is designed to operate on 110-130- volts AC @ b60 Hz...to operate on 220 V AC you would need a transformer that steps 220 down to 110 V AC. If you are thinking about Europe or other foreign countries where 220 V AC @ 50 Hz is standard...the step down transformer will step down the voltage but will not compensate the Hz (Cycles per second) and the Oster product will operate at lower Hz and run at lower speed making the motor heat up... If this is the case, you should call Oster Customer Service to check this out.
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The short answer is NO. The European version of electricity is generally supplied at 220 volts and a frequency of 50 Hz. Officially it is 230 volts plus or minus 10%. Have a lot of respect for 220 volts. It can easily kill you if you plug the wrong thing into the wall outlet.Small 110 volt electrical appliances like radios and razors can normally operate with a 50 watt 220 to 110 volt step down transformer. This is a heavy little package of solid steel plates and copper wires. If your appliance is marked only 60 Hz, and not 50/60 Hz, you run the risk of burning up something inside even when using a 220-110 volt transformer. If your electrical device has a transformer in it, you probably should not bring it to Europe. Lower frequencies require thicker transformers. Transformers designed for 60 Hz operation can overheat and sometimes burn up when used in 50 Hz circuits.
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The 3000 W converter should be well enough to run it easily... Now I have heard of some motors having problems with the different frequencies (hz) -- In Europe it is 50 Hz and the USA is 60hz. One would think that you could run a motor on lower frequency and not visa versa--but it is erronous. I do not believe the transformer switches the Freqquency, just the voltage--but our vacuum has ran just fine on it... so luck of the draw for the motor quality. Check out this wiki answer here: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/If_you_run_a_60Hz_appliance_on_a_50Hz_will_it_hurt_the_appliance
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The nameplate rating says 120V ~60Hz - 175W. The motor is a brush-type universal motor, similar to those used in electric drills, so it should work on DC and AC frequencies in the 45Hz to 65Hz range, and possibly at a voltage as low as 100V, albeit with reduced speed and power. It will not survive much over 130V AC, so if you plan to use it in areas with 220-240V AC power, plan on using a 240V to 120V transformer or converter.
1355592
I purchased a 110V I have 220 service but did not realize there was a 220 option. I purchased it for a very small job because my router is missing since my move. From my limited use it is a very impressive tool
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I used it with a voltage transformer from 220 to 110 and it worked fine for 5 weeks. Then didn't! One problem is that the voltage might be right but the frequency is wrong! The voltage converters don't change the cycles and from what I've read it can cause problems. You can however but a 220 v version, so I'd advise to get it and not use a voltage transformer.
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it will output 50 or 60hz, whatever frequency you input. So if you input 240v/50hz it will output 110v/50hz. The frequency (Hz) does not get converted like the voltage does. So these step down convertors are not recommended/ideal for using with appliances with motors as it apparently puts more stress on the motor as it runs slower if you run at 50hz rather than the original (if a US appliance) 60Hz. Saying that, I have 5 of these step down transformers in various Wattages and they all so far work well and I do use the 3000w one on a wine fridge that does indeed have a compressor motor and after 6 months no issues so far. I expect it may shorten the life of the motor. Hope this helps
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No. The motor is wired for 120Volt. If you have 220 volt power, Festool from Europe, Australia, India or South Africa distributes 220volt tools. Alternatively, you could get a step down transformer, 2500watt, to downgrade 220 volt to 110 volt. REMEMBER that 110volt works at 60 Hz while 220volt works at 50Hz. So the machine will run slower when you run it from 220 volt through a transformer. In short, if you have 220volt, buy 220 volt tools. They are superior to 110 volt.
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Hi Patricio. I have never used 220VAC with this; I only use standard 120Volt outlet. Sorry; I wish I could be more helpful, but I will tell you that the tool is quite WONDERFUL for what it's supposed to do. Best! Mike