Will a 70hz generator damage my equipment?
I аm looking fοr a ехсеllеnt generator tο υѕе аѕ a backup whеn thе power іѕ οff. I found a nice model wіth ехсеllеnt reviews thаt іѕ very inexpensive, bυt thе specifications ѕау іt’s 70 hz instead οf 60. Wіll a 70 hz power frequency cause аnу more destruction thаn јυѕt mаkіng mу clocks rυn qυісk?
Thе generator іn qυеѕtіοn іѕ аn Eastern Tool & Equipment TG52T42.
Could be a silly question but who uses 70Hz?
If this is a gas powered generator can you not just adjust the governor to slow the engine slightly?
In any case, I doubt that 70 Hz would do much destruction to your equipment/appliances.
most likely not, there are ALOT of generators that dont produce 60hz, unless they are inverter type generators, now the thing is, alot of times with electric appliances the standard is + or – 10% of rated, that gives you a considerable area of flexibility, so do the math and see where you end up, and always remember you get what you pay for, a cheap generator will probably produce whats called dirty power, not balanced and irregular, if using it I would probably use the bare essentials and nothing more. If your plotting on in succession your 60″ plasma i would say hell no.
Hard to say. Some transformers will run hotter when fed a higher frequency power.
Of superior concern is waveshape. Unless it’s a “right sine wave” generator, I wouldn’t use it on anything electronic, like a TV.
Who makes a 70 Hz generator? Please provide a name or a link. This is really nearly too weird.
that is why its so cheap!! its useless for everyday applications,,,,, it will ruin most everything
70 hz will burn any thing out, that requires 60 hz
its the cycling of the electrical, flow,
Don’t do it. Quit trying to save that all mighty dollar by buying something that is not rated at what people need on a regular basis. This will destruction equipment and appliances and cost you more in the long run,
It depends on what equipment you’re in succession with it. You never know until you hook it up, but you’ll have to check EVERYTHING. That includes circuitry in your house that you may not be aware of, such as doorbell transformers. This won’t harm computers or anything with a switching power supply, but line frequency transformers, motors, and conventional fluorescent lamp ballasts will be affected. The thing to watch for is overheating. You’ll start to notice an odd smell and the equipment will be too hot to touch. I tend to reflect that in most cases, though, you will run into the problem of not getting as much power. This is because as the frequency increases, inductors pass less current.
70Hz is likely a typo in the specifications. Given this is a Chinese built generator the typo is the least of your worries. There is a reason the generator is inexpensive, er, cheap. I’d suggest you keep looking.
Most devices will work ok with 70Hz AC. The problem usually happens with transformer operated devices when lowering the frequency. Most items are designed for operation between 50Hz and 60Hz. Increasing to 70Hz will cause motors to turn nearer, but if not should have modest other negative effect.
The engine speed is controlled by a centrifugal wheel connected to the crank. The wheel has levers that push backwards against the throttle. Adjusting spring tension against the handle will allow the engine to operate at 3600RPM, ie 60Hz. Under no load, most portable generators are set at 62Hz output, 3720RPM. When loaded the speed will reduce slightly to 60Hz.
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