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does the electrical appliances made in india work in the usa?

like the laptops, iron, etc. i have a lamp which i want to send to the usa will it work in the usa. what are the changes to be made to make it work. i know there is some difference in the electrical frequency.

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1. yea thy should
2. you'll probably need to find an adapter to convert the different kind of electrical inputs and outputs
3. You will need a converter. Indian appliances work on 220V while US appliances work on 110V.
4. The usual frequency and voltage in the USA is 117 volts , 60 Hertz, whereas in India it is 230 volts, 50 Hertz. You will need a step down transformer to reduce the voltage, and lamps, irons etc. will work on 60 Hz without any problem. But frequency dependent appliances, like synchronous motors, clocks etc. will run faster than they do in India. It is possible to get a 230 volts supply in certain parts of the USA, but please check before you go.
5. US standard voltage is single-phase (nominal) 120/240V AC @ 60 Hz configured as hot-neutral-hot developing 120V hot-to-neutral and 240V Hot-to-Hot. Indian Voltage is 240V AC @ 50Hz Hot to Neutral. Indian appliances with a synchronous clock function will not operate properly in the US at any voltage. They will run fast. Indian appliances that require a neutral at 240V will not operate properly in the US without a transformer. Some appliances have "Smart" power-supplies. Many televisions (and audio equipment in general) and microwave ovens are so-equipped, but it would be rare for any large appliance such as a refrigerator or washer to be that way. Check the nameplate for whether the units you have are adaptable for multiple voltages. If you choose to use a transformer or similar adaptor, you will have to make sure that its rate capacity is at least 30% higher than the heaviest anticipated load to prevent overheating. Good units are not cheap, cheap units are seldom any good. One source (of many) is linked below. Good luck with it.
6. Yeah, I was wondering the same thing, but I know that Aussie stuff doesn't their voltage and currents are a lot different to here, as for India I'm not really sure, good luck finding out :)
7. Here is the skinny: India: 230VAC 50Hz USA: 120VAC 60Hz (Outlets for electric range & dryer are 230VAC 60Hz.) Every electric device should have a name plate which tells what the operating voltage, frequency and current is for that device. Voltage is the "pressure" of the electricity, and the wall outlet is within about 10% of the nominal value. It is measured in VAC (Volts Alternating Current) Frequency is how quickly the voltage alternates back & forth, unlike a battery where the voltage is steady. In the US, voltage alternates 60 cycles per second (used to be called Cycles, but now standardized to Hz, Hertz). Current is the measurement of how much electricity flows past a given point. The amount of current flowing is determined by the device you plug in (assuming the nameplate voltage is used). Current is measured in Amps. Many electronic devices have "switching" power supplies which automatically work on 90-240VAC 50-60hz. For these devices, you need only to change the plug or power cord to the US style. Older electronic devices and motor driven devices will not properly operate with 1/2 the voltage they were designed for. They will have less output, and in some cases, like motors, they may burn up. You will need an adapter for these devices, or better yet, leave them in India. Also, I would not connect 230VAC small appliances to 230VAC dryer or stove outlets. These outlets are designed and fused to supply large amounts of current to the dryer or stove. In normal operation, your small 230VAC will operate normally, but if there is a short circuit in the cord or device, the large fuse would allow large currents which could start a fire, and burn down your house. Effects of incorrect frequency: If the voltage issues were met, the incorrect frequency would also be an issue for many devices with motors or transformers. The higher 60hz frequency would allow less current to flow through the device, affecting the performance of electical devices, and some motors would run faster. Light bulbs would not be affected, but where would you buy a replacement 230VAC replacement light bulb in the US? Not sold here.
8. Why not? Obviously.
9. yes, but they stink of curry. get chinese appliances like everyone else.