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waelmostafa
Apr 20, 2016, 06:24 AM
I want to buy this conditioner that work with 115v 60hz but the electricity in my country 220v 50hz so can I use a volt converter and is it safety?

http://www.amazon.com/NewAir-AC-12200E-Portable-Air-Conditioner/dp/B00VVO9SM0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_6&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-MF08CESWW-Portable-Conditioner-Control/dp/B00B2BSXS2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_9&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER



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smoothy
Apr 20, 2016, 06:46 AM
Do yourself a favor and buy one built to run on 220v and 50hz.

#1... you aren't going to get something to change the line frequency...

#2... while you might get something beefy enough to change the voltage, its going to cost more than any savings might be. In fact it might cost almost as much as a new unit would. Not to mention the shipping costs as well.

A unit designed for 50 hz run on 60hz is going to be running faster than it was designed for and its going to affect its life span.

And a Unit designed for 60hz is going to be running slower than it was designed for on 50z effecting how it works as well as its life span.

hkstroud
Apr 21, 2016, 12:36 PM
I agree with Smoothy. You can convert from 220 to 110 volts but you can not change Hertz. Well, not easily. But the Hertz really don't matter. Motors just run a little slower. Clocks and timers might not work correctly.

But I see a potentially bigger problem, these items are not eligible for international shipping. I assume that since your power is 220 volts you are not in USA and also assume that these items, although made in China, are being shipped from USA.