50 vs 60 cycles

[Bill Glaze]

Years ago, my dad had a European electric clock.  Geared for 50 cycles,
it sure ran fast on 60 cycles.  I have no idea about the 240 vs. 120
volt situation.  (I was about 6 years old at the time.)
But, I have looked at several of my battery chargers for Digital camera,
electric shavers, etc. and they say that they are good for 240 volts.
I did have an electric shaver years ago that my friend unthinkingly
plugged  in an outlet in London; notice I said I "did" have
it..................
I have been told that many of the present electrical peripherals such as
chargers have been manufactured to work with both currents.

Bill Glaze

s.vannostrand at kodak.com wrote:

>
> The UL label must state the input frequency the device's input
> transformer can handle.  Go by that, otherwise the lower frequency may
> overheat components.  I'm an EE.
>
> --Lance
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