Electricity in aircrafts

frankalejos · #1 Aug 24, 2006, 05:36 AM

Hello:
One of the characteristiscs of the electric current used in major aircraft is its frequency: 400+/- 10 Hz. What happens if i connect any device that uses 60 Hz like cellphones battery chargersk?, Is this bad for the component?

RickJ · Aug 24, 2006, 11:43 AM

Do you mean plug a device into electricity on the aircraft? It's pretty much a non-issue as in most aircraft you do not have access to plug anything in.

If I misunderstood your question, please clarify.

frankalejos · Aug 25, 2006, 06:14 AM

I mean for example the electric sockets in the galleys generally used to connect vacuum cleaners for the floor carpet. What happen if i connect,for example, my cellphone battery charger or any electric device that works with 60hz, this will cause damage to such equipments.

Thanks for you time.

dayslug24 · Nov 20, 2006, 07:30 AM

those receptacles are 110/60Hz.

big1bird · Nov 22, 2006, 06:13 PM

Galley recepticles are typically powered by an inverter, which converts the ship power to a power suitable for the intended load.



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