Hello,

Just wanted to understand if an appliance (containing uv lights, infrared lights and fan) which is rated at 220V60Hz work fine at 220v50Hz? Are there any underlying dangers in the long run such as overheating etc...?

Thanks in advance

 

Motors designed for 60 Hz can overheat on 50 Hz. Simple things like heaters and light bulbs don't care.

 

Motors designed for 60 Hz can overheat on 50 Hz. Simple things like heaters and light bulbs don't care.

Thanks #12, but does the overheating apply to DC motors as well? My understanding was that the frequency for DC current is zero...not sure..

 

If your motor is built for DC you won't be powering it with AC so the frequency you are not giving it doesn't matter.