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Old 10-12-2008, 11:46 PM
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Does anyone know if there are 220v/50hz PC's in Europe? If not, do the 110v/60hz PCs work on 50Hz systems (through a transformer) without damage to the motor?
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i do not know... but am moving this back up just in case someone from over there is lurking
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I use a 500 Watt transformer on the 110v/60hz PC.

Works fine for me.
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Oh.. one more thing, get an extension cable to make your life easier.
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Originally Posted by monsterdog,Oct 13 2008, 11:08 PM
I use a 500 Watt transformer on the 110v/60hz PC.

Works fine for me.
How long have you been using the PC? I was under the impression that using 60hz motorized machinery on a 50hz system, and vice versa, will hurt the motor over time.
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Honestly I dont know about that but I have been using the US Spec PC with my 500 Watt transformer for over a year now.
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That's great to hear - i really appreciate the help! Still, I found this with a quick search on Google:

http://www.engineersedge.com/wwwboard/posts/6717.html

Thoughts?
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