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frankalejos
Aug 24, 2006, 06:36 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, 12:43 PM
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, 07:14 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, 09:30 AM
Those receptacles are 110/60Hz.

big1bird
Nov 22, 2006, 08:13 PM
Galley recepticles are typically powered by an inverter, which converts the ship power to a power suitable for the intended load.