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  • Aug 24, 2006, 06:36 AM
    frankalejos
    Electricity in aircraft
    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?
  • Aug 24, 2006, 12:43 PM
    RickJ
    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.
  • Aug 25, 2006, 07:14 AM
    frankalejos
    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.
  • Nov 20, 2006, 09:30 AM
    dayslug24
    Those receptacles are 110/60Hz.
  • Nov 22, 2006, 08:13 PM
    big1bird
    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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