• @Rinox@feddit.it
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    93 months ago

    There’s a reason why the frequency is exactly 50hz or 60hz, and it’s not “at least 50hz or 60hz”. You can’t just have 55hz on the grid, you’ll destroy half a country.

    • @uis@lemm.ee
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      33 months ago

      That’s why I say low frequency is problem, but high is not as much.

      • @areyouevenreal@lemm.ee
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        43 months ago

        It’s not just about frequency - though that is important for devices that synchronize using the grid. When your frequency is going up because of too much power so will voltage. Think about that for a minute.

        • @uis@lemm.ee
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          33 months ago

          Not necessarily(see field windings), but higher voltage is indeed a problem

          • @areyouevenreal@lemm.ee
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            23 months ago

            Not everything on the grid is a motor. Even if it was you would still need to rebuild the motor to change field windings.

      • KillingTimeItself
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        33 months ago

        some clocks are bound to grid frequency. It’s the easiest most accessible way to clock time semi accurately.