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Is there an easy way to run my 220v 50hz mount on110v 60hz current?

Started by Big Louie, 02/08/2021 08:25AM
Posted 02/08/2021 08:25AM Opening Post
Hello:

I have an old Carl Zeiss telescope drive that runs on 220VAC 50 hz. I only have 110VAC 60 hz. I am thinking the difference in frequency will make my drive run too fast. The voltage I can figure out. Any ideas are helpful. Hopefully I can use an adapter and just plug er in. 

Thank you

Big Louie