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I have an LG fridge freezer rated 230v 50hz can I use it on

 
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I have an LG fridge freezer rated 230v 50hz can I use it on a power suply 220v 60hz?

 

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Submitted: 1123 days and 1 hours ago.
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Expert:  Whrlp Master Tech replied 1123 days and 1 hours ago.

no the compressor will not work properly or for very long it will cause the compressor to overheat. and fail.

Customer replied 1123 days and 1 hours ago.

Is there a solution to the problem

 

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Expert:  Whrlp Master Tech replied 1123 days and 1 hours ago.

They do now have 50hz to 60 inverters .

But from what I here they are Expensive (Several hundred Dollars)

Now are you sure you want to convert it to 240 volts 60 hz OR 120 volts 60 hz?

Customer replied 1123 days and 1 hours ago.

I am moving to the Philippines where the suply is 220v 60hz, ind as the fridge is brand new I would like to take it with me. Is it possible to convert it to work on 110v 60hz and use a step down transformer?

 

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Expert:  Whrlp Master Tech replied 1123 days and 1 hours ago.

the standard ref runs on 120 volts ,thats why I`m asking .

And 240 volts 50 hz is standard over sea`s which is normally converted to 120 volts 60 hz

Customer replied 1123 days and 1 hours ago.

I live in the UK at the moment where the suply is 240v 50hz. The fridge was manufactured in Poland and designed for the UK. I am going to live in a country where the voltage is 220 at 60hz.

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Expert:  Whrlp Master Tech replied 1123 days and 1 hours ago.

ok Now I under stand , then it will run but the motors and compressor will run faster ,which means it will shorten the life of the unit .

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Customer replied 1123 days ago.

Thanks. I will use it until it packs up and then have new and more sutable components fitted.

 

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Expert:  Whrlp Master Tech replied 1123 days ago.

no problem ,glad to assist And Thank you.

 
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