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cf100clunk
on Feb 7, 2025
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The origins of 60-Hz as a power frequency (1997)
25hz too, mentioned in another thread.
SigmundA
on Feb 7, 2025
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25hz is part of the "around 30hz" I mentioned. It was a compromise for the Niagra falls turbines between 16.7hz which was good for large motors at the time and flickering lights for which Westinghouse wanted at least 33.3hz.
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