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Old 09-18-2006, 02:13 PM   #1
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50hz vs 60hz Damage?

Hey everyone,
I have a quick question. I am currently in japan and will be here for the next few years. I have a fender Hotrod Deville (2005) I was wanting to know if running my amp on the 50hz 100V (sometimes 110) will hurt the amps tubes or transformer? Can anyone help
Thanks in advance
I purchased the amp in the states
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Old 09-18-2006, 03:52 PM   #2
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It shouldn't make much difference. A transformer designed for 60Hz will run a bit hotter on 50Hz, but since your line voltage is only 100V instead of 120V, that should more than compensate for it and stop the transformer from overheating.
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Old 09-18-2006, 04:07 PM   #3
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It shouldn't make much difference. A transformer designed for 60Hz will run a bit hotter on 50Hz, but since your line voltage is only 100V instead of 120V, that should more than compensate for it and stop the transformer from overheating.
I noticed the amp sounds different after about 3 hours it sounds weak or les punchy. Maybe its just soo loud that I am getting deaf after the 3 hours

Thanks for the help
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