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 -4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

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

[–] Rinox@feddit.it 4 points 1 year ago

I don't think you said why?

[–] areyouevenreal@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

[–] areyouevenreal@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year 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@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago

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