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  1. M

    Using 220V Ac appliance on 240V AC grid

    Thank you all again, The country is Kuwait (Yes, in the Middle East), The official grid voltage 240V 50Hz, British Standards with Type G plug.  I also believe that it is government over-protectionism and over-regulation and I need to understand the subject well before going after trying to...
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    Using 220V Ac appliance on 240V AC grid

    Thank you for all the questions and replies, The local government does not allow the import of equipment designed for 220V AC 50Hz in the country as the power grid in the country is 240V AC 50Hz,  and I was planning to challenge this restriction or limit it to high powered devices. As rapparee...
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    Using 220V Ac appliance on 240V AC grid

    Hi,  What is the effect of using a 220V AC 50Hz appliance on a 240VAC 50Hz grid country? does it make a difference if the appliance has motors or just circuits? Will the higher voltage (240V AC) reduce the appliance life? Will the higher voltage (240V AC) increase or reduce power consumption...
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