jason12345
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any way i can still use it?
bought a 220 volt 50hz skimmer
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tkeracer619
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sure, wire in a 220v circuit.
What size tank is it going on? Odds are a new circuit will cost more then a new skimmer. The cheapest way will be to buy a new pump.
What size tank is it going on? Odds are a new circuit will cost more then a new skimmer. The cheapest way will be to buy a new pump.
jason12345
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would it be alright to run a pump with a extra 10 hz?
reefgeezer
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You will need a transformer. The European standard is 220V SINGLE Phase, 50 Hertz. Our 220V is 3 Phase. The 10 Hertz won't make a difference but the different in phase will. You can get a transformer that converts 110 VAC to 220 VAC Single Phase.
ecwilson2308
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Probably be fine...but you will have to modify the connection.
jason12345
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can you guys link me to some products?
Porcupinepuffer
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If moving to europe isn't an option, what kind of pump is this? I know the bubble blasters lose LPH of air when wired for the 220v 50hz, as opposed to the 110v 60hz. Mine pulls 1200lph at 110, if I had it wired for 220v, it would be down to 1000lph. With the extra money required to modify your electrical, and then have a pump possibly not skim as good as it could, I'd get the proper wired pump, and sell the other.
DustinB
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Our 220v is not 3-phase, unless you have a need for it, such as in a shop with industrial equipment. 99% of 220v in a house is single phase. It is nothing more than 2 legs of 110v.
As for the frequency, in most cases it "should" be ok, but the motor will run 1/5 faster. Maybe someone else can comment on this, I wouldn't feel right giving you an ok as there could be other factors such as bearing ratings, comopenent ratings, etc...
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US 220v lines are 2 phase. 2-110v lines 180 degrees out of phase with a third wire for ground.
reefgeezer
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Sorry, I mistyped, 220 VAC in the US for homes is 2 phase. However, you can't run a 220 VAC 50 Hz piece of equipment (for very long or without smoke) on it if it is a single phase configuration. The 50 Hertz requirement is a clue to the voltage requirement. 50 Hertz is the standard used by much of the world where 220 single phase is also the standard. The US standard is 60 Hertz where 110 VAC single phase is the standard. You need a transformer that converts 110 VAc to 220 VAC or a converter like people use when the travel overseas.
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