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12th December 2013, 02:00 PM #1
440v 60hz to 240v washing machine?
Im looking at a 440v/60hz washing machine and was wondering if they can usually be rewired by an electrician to run at 240v or would I need to check the specifics on the internal motor itself?
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I looked up the manual for the UK version of this machine (http://www.miele-professional.co.kr/..._5425_MC13.pdf) and it does come in single phase form but it also specifically says "The machine is not convertible. "
It's a 2 phase machine - presumably one phase is used for fast heating and the other phase for other stuff.
Because it draws a lot of power, the single phase version requires it to be connected to a dedicated 30A breaker so its not just a matter of converting it to 240V but you will need to run a dedicated serious power circuit (such as is used by a kitchen oven) to where you want to use it in the house.
It may be possible to disconnect the heating element but it depends on the machine's internal logic as to whether this is possible and what other capabilities it has for mixing and sensing the temperature of the input water.
My other concern would be that it might take all it's washing timings from the 60Hz AC signal so running it on 50Hz might screw with all the timings.
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12th December 2013, 09:02 PM #7
Thanks for all your help everyone. Im going to give it a miss, doesnt look like its worth all the trouble. Thanks for tracking down the manual as well BobL
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