Vintage Synth Repair

On Friday 08 June 2007 14:09, gil_we wrote:
> I've been readiung that running a 60hz device at a 50hz environment,
> can be destructive to the parts in the device - transformers can burn
> out or create fire, parts can get too hot etc.
>
> I'm planning to get an old 1942 made Hammond G ("Government" - like CV)
> which is US made, 110v/60hz, and run it at 220v/50hz using a step down
> voltage transformer. To convert the motor frequency I'm going to either
> change the motor to a 50hz one or to place one of the converter boxes
> available for that application in Hammonds.
>
> Should I care about the frequency issue ? can other parts get
> defected ? is that a dangerous step ? How many of you did that ?

Aside from what other folks have mentioned,  I'd check the power transformer 
to see if it's running excessively hot.  If not,  then you probably don't 
need to worry about it.  The way those things were built,  I don't expect 
that you'll have a problem.  :-)

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