Converting frequency on US devices (60Hz - 50Hz)

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Hi friends, hope this is the right session where to post this thread..
first of all hank you so much for the opportunity to write herei'm looking for a solution to make it work in Italy an USA air dryer.The air dryer is compatible with 120V/60hz 15amp, in Italy we use 230V 50HZ. I am looking to design my own frequency converter / circuit even rewinding he motor, Another option is to make it work with an inverter which should still provide the correct voltage & 60Hz frequency sinewave output.
as you can imagine i am looking any way possible to make this air dryer work in italy, i really need his particular model to work in Italy and implement it in my wife air saloon.
Thank you really in advance everybody that give me any support and even willing to work with me on his project
Best regards Andrea
 
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Not really an option in a hair salon
 
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Nigel Goodwin said:
Not really an option in a hair salon
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Happy Suday everybody. hope you all doing well.
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I thought of suggesting a VFD, but they are designed to run three phase motors, and so the VFD may rely on a three-phase, inductive load. There are more likely to be problems than with a transformer.
 
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We have the RevAir as well and we live in Oman, which has the same voltage system as in Italy (using UK plugs) so 220-240v as output and we use the appliances we bring from the Netherlands here.

We were hesitatnt to buy it as well due to several warnings that it will not work with Step Down converter, however we ordered one that specifically indicated it also works with hairdryers and up till now the RevAir works and my wife is very happy with it. The Step Down converter is from UMI and we have the 1600 Watt one even though the RevAir specs are specifying 800 Watt. See link below for the one we have in combination with the RevAir.

 
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I truly value your message and the effort you took to share information. Prior to obtaining the genuine Revair product from the USA, I was actively seeking solutions, consulting local professors, and electronic engineers. Your testimonial has boosted my confidence, and I'm now committed to purchasing the product. Just one more query, if you don't mind: does the converter work with the new Revair, or does your wife own the older version?
 
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I truly value your message and the effort you took to share information. Prior to obtaining the genuine Revair product from the USA, I was actively seeking solutions, consulting local professors, and electronic engineers. Your testimonial has boosted my confidence, and I'm now committed to purchasing the product. Just one more query, if you don't mind: does the converter work with the new Revair, or does your wife own the older version?
 
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Note the UMI price is not linear with Watt rating and the 2000 W unit can handle 4000W with a 1/3 duty cycle.

So it is fair to say the power limit is thermal and can handle some surges.

hmm
"Connecting the 120V US/Canada version of the RevAir device with a plug adapter, converter or transformer will cause destructive damage to the device and may cause personal injury or harm. Only use the RevAir device with the electrical source it is rated for according to the rating plate on the device and the information included in the owner's manual."
 
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This has already been considered.
https://www.electro-tech-online.com...y-on-us-devices-60hz-50hz.165200/post-1441040
 
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We have the new RevAir version (Although I doubt there is a significant difference electronically).

The only issue was that RevAir cancelled our order. Although we used a US shipping address (from https://www.shopandship.com/), they recorded that I did not place the order from the US and as such indicated that this was the reason for order cancellation.

Other options to purchase online that we found were Amazon, BestBuy and eBay (new and used).

All the best with your purchase!
 
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Dear Andrea, I hope you have succeeded in getting the Revair run in your Salon. May I kindly ask you to share your experience with the setup used by https://www.electro-tech-online.com/members/nwesterhuijs.323275/. Thank you very much in advance for your reply. Greetings from Berlin
Stephan
 
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May I ask if your wife is successfully running the Revair in the same setup, still? I have ordered the Revair and the UMI thx to your shared experience - to be shipped to a family member located in the US. Now the time window is still open to return the devices. Many thx in advance for your kind assistance.
Greetings from Berlin
Stephan
 
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