Will this work with a step-down transformer from 220 to 110 at 50Hz? vs 60Hz DC or AC motor?
1810759
Given that this is a UK import, if you're planning to use this in the UK or Europe I'd talk directly to the manufacturer and see if they make a 110 model. Stepping down will adversely affect the motor speed and thus may not even play at 33rpm.
1810760
Write to Music Hall directly, I would not trust answers from any one else, we are taking about motor here!!!!
646704
My country runs 220v but I use mine with a 100v step-down 'transformer'. I didn't wann take the risk of testing it. I'll advice you get a step-down too.
1451114
The adapter on mine says 110V/60 Hz. There is no indication that it is compatible with 220V/50 Hz, though I would expect it to work just fine at 50 Hz with a suitable step down transformer - such as the Simran SMF-200 Deluxe 200 Watts Step Down Voltage Converter for about $13 USD.
1933458
This is not an inverter, rather a transformer to step up or down between 120 or 220 AC volts
129819
Hi! Mine is 120 volt, 60 hz and 110 Watts. I'm using it with a small 220/110 volt transformator. Good luck!
1751614
No, not without additional conversion equipment. 120V 60Hz power is required. I would not recommend using a step down transformer. Better to buy equipment designed for the local electrical supply specification.
76461
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.
886496
I don't know what you mean by "switch" between 50 hz and 60 hz. I haven't read or seen a manual for this unit, but I would assume the unit can be powered by a 50 hz or 60 hz power supply. Its made to use electronics from 220 volt countries here in the USA and vice versa.
1761103
Any step_up/step_down transformer can be use to convert 110v to 220v or vice versa except that in this case it is an over kill to use a 3000W transformer for a 750W appliance.
76460
Directly it does not work on 220 volts but it can work with step down transformer.
852448
Yes, the one I use works on 230 V AC 50 Hz. However check for the power ratings marked on product as well before you plug in.
2239000
It should work if you're using a transformer (step down) converter plug and not a "cheater" plug. The cooker should manage with 50hz fine as it's not a motor.... It's just a timed hot-plate. :)
1004455
The unit is labeled 110/220 +/- 15% so I would think it will work with 50Hz input. Many 50Hz AC power sources are 220~240 and 240 is within the 15% but with little margin.
1028481
It should work with either 50 or 60 Hz. The lower frequency (50 Hz.), will produce a lower voltage at the output. But since it is a tapped transformer, you can compensate for the lower voltage by selecting a higher output.
448615
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
1246630
Obviously, it must be selected for 110V operation as 220v would burn it out rather dramatically. But 50 Hz is the frequency in Europe, 220V here in the US is still 60 Hz. In fact house power arrives as a 220V (60 Hz) circuit that is split into 2 x 110V lines (still 60 Hz) - there is no change in frequency. Secondly, there are only certain types of motors which are affected by frequency, ...these typically being so-called 'synchronous motors'. I've run saws from my generator all day - which uses a substantially square wave output (true sine wave generation is more expensive) - no problem. A power transformer by the way does not change the frequency - unless it is also a converter having batteries and active circuits for regenerating the sine wave output. I'm an electronic engineer by trade. Hope that helps.
1823975
I had the same problem here in the Emirates, so I got a step down transformer for 220V to 110V about 20 UK pounds, and it works fine.