kimbear
Member
Ok, I have a really nasty, orange Bakelite (or equivalent ugly plastic) Green Fluorescent display clock from the USSR. Very much like a stray dog, its beautiful in its own way, and is a great example of a utility design.
It is stamped 220v, and that voltage is easily obtained, even if I have to replace the mains transformer in it.
What Id like to know is:
-since its absolutely inaccurate at 60hz, what would the operating frequency be? (Ive tried it on 220vac and it doesn't keep particularly good time, leading me to believe it requires something other than 60hz.).
Is there a relatively easy way to "inject" its required frequency, if I did find out the frequency it likes?
..or should I just scoop out its guts, and replace it with a North American unit....a crying shame, but Ive done it before.
As per usual...thanks.
It is stamped 220v, and that voltage is easily obtained, even if I have to replace the mains transformer in it.
What Id like to know is:
-since its absolutely inaccurate at 60hz, what would the operating frequency be? (Ive tried it on 220vac and it doesn't keep particularly good time, leading me to believe it requires something other than 60hz.).
Is there a relatively easy way to "inject" its required frequency, if I did find out the frequency it likes?
..or should I just scoop out its guts, and replace it with a North American unit....a crying shame, but Ive done it before.
As per usual...thanks.