AEG Spin Dryer 4528
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Am curious as to what the electrical rating for the AEG spin dryer is, meaning is it 220v/50hz or 120v/50hz?
If the frequency is 50hz versus the American 60hz unless the thing is set up for dual ranges (would say 50/60hz) on the electrical information plate, the motor is going to spin about 20% faster.
What special did you want to know?
Am curious as to what the electrical rating for the AEG spin dryer is, meaning is it 220v/50hz or 120v/50hz?
If the frequency is 50hz versus the American 60hz unless the thing is set up for dual ranges (would say 50/60hz) on the electrical information plate, the motor is going to spin about 20% faster.
Depends
If it is rated for 220v-240v you probably can use it on American "dryer" 220v connection but you'll have to change the plug to match your outlet. However if you do not have a 220v connect period you *CANNOT* run the spin dryer on 120v power.
As for the differences in frequency, it may bother the spinner's motor it may not. Causing the motor to spin faster via the increase in frequency may wear it out faster and cause it to fail. However since spin dryers are usually only run for 3-5 minutes at a time (trust me, you don't want to extract wash in these things for long periods), it may all be a wash.
What electrical information is printed on the plate?
If it is rated for 220v-240v you probably can use it on American "dryer" 220v connection but you'll have to change the plug to match your outlet. However if you do not have a 220v connect period you *CANNOT* run the spin dryer on 120v power.
As for the differences in frequency, it may bother the spinner's motor it may not. Causing the motor to spin faster via the increase in frequency may wear it out faster and cause it to fail. However since spin dryers are usually only run for 3-5 minutes at a time (trust me, you don't want to extract wash in these things for long periods), it may all be a wash.
What electrical information is printed on the plate?
AEG is not a common laundry brand in the U.S. There are probably more Maybach cars in the U.S. than A.E.G. laundry machines.
I can't really think of many AEG-branded products ever being sold in the U.S., except for maybe a series of light duty hammer drills and other construction power tools 20 or so years ago.
I can't really think of many AEG-branded products ever being sold in the U.S., except for maybe a series of light duty hammer drills and other construction power tools 20 or so years ago.
@Aprily78:
As Launderess pointed out, operating a motor designed for 50Hz power will spin 20% faster on U.S./Canadian 60 Hz power than it was originally designed for. Spinning a dryer drum faster than it was intended might well affect tumbling action. Faster isn't better...
Is it a gas dryer? Or an electric? Since you mentioned 350 Watt on the tag, I would assume that's just for the motor/timer motor and not the heating source.
As Launderess pointed out, operating a motor designed for 50Hz power will spin 20% faster on U.S./Canadian 60 Hz power than it was originally designed for. Spinning a dryer drum faster than it was intended might well affect tumbling action. Faster isn't better...
Is it a gas dryer? Or an electric? Since you mentioned 350 Watt on the tag, I would assume that's just for the motor/timer motor and not the heating source.
Maybe, Then Again Maybe Not
Years ago there was an appliance dealer in Canada that was welling AEG laundry equipment for North American market including the United States.
The washers and dryers were European units requiring 220v/240v power and running on 50hz, but apparently long as the electric power need was met the difference in cycle times and other "changes" caused by running a 50hz machine on 60hz didn't seem to matter. Well that is what those whom purchased the units and the dealer reported.
IIRC process was complicated and ended due to lack of USA service. The Canadian dealer only arranged shipping (and even then it may have been to the border or some such, either way there still would have been custom duties), and after that one was on one's own. If something broke down or went wrong you'd have to contact Canada who one presumes would have to order parts from AEG, though IIRC they did provide limited technical support via telephone/Internet.
You'd be surprised how much European laundry equipment is on US shores. My Pfaff ironer came from Germany the same way much of the other stuff did,persons moved house and brought things over from the "Old Country".
In the early days of eBay you'd find all sorts of washers by AEG, Miele and others that never were sold here. Indeed was speaking to a Miele USA tech today on another matter and he related they have a W770 at their plant. There also used to be a list of *approved* Miele appliances that could be brought from the UK/EU countries to the United States and would work and or required only slight conversions.
Years ago there was an appliance dealer in Canada that was welling AEG laundry equipment for North American market including the United States.
The washers and dryers were European units requiring 220v/240v power and running on 50hz, but apparently long as the electric power need was met the difference in cycle times and other "changes" caused by running a 50hz machine on 60hz didn't seem to matter. Well that is what those whom purchased the units and the dealer reported.
IIRC process was complicated and ended due to lack of USA service. The Canadian dealer only arranged shipping (and even then it may have been to the border or some such, either way there still would have been custom duties), and after that one was on one's own. If something broke down or went wrong you'd have to contact Canada who one presumes would have to order parts from AEG, though IIRC they did provide limited technical support via telephone/Internet.
You'd be surprised how much European laundry equipment is on US shores. My Pfaff ironer came from Germany the same way much of the other stuff did,persons moved house and brought things over from the "Old Country".
In the early days of eBay you'd find all sorts of washers by AEG, Miele and others that never were sold here. Indeed was speaking to a Miele USA tech today on another matter and he related they have a W770 at their plant. There also used to be a list of *approved* Miele appliances that could be brought from the UK/EU countries to the United States and would work and or required only slight conversions.
We're Speaking of A Spin Dryer/Extractor
Not heated tumble dryer. Something along what is shown in the link below.
Wäscheschleuders, spin dryers are and or were very popular in the UK and EU at one time when front loading washing machines didn't spin much faster than 900rpms.
Given how much laundry was line dried using a spin dryer allowed things to dry faster, even if being dried indoors and or not in the best climate (ie a fresh sunshine filled day with a good breeze). Even when tumble dryers became common on those shores a spin dryer would save energy because there was less remaining moisture to be evaporated after a high speed spin.
Spin dryers for domestic use grew out of the extractors such as those made by Bock found in commercial laundries and laundromats on both sides of the pond. These first came into use because early washing machines were just that, they didn't (our couldn't given the technology limitations of the day) extract water. So laundry was just washed, rinsed then moved over to extractors to be spun dry.
Later as washing machines became fully automatic but had low spin speeds extractors were still used (see reason given above).
Not heated tumble dryer. Something along what is shown in the link below.
Wäscheschleuders, spin dryers are and or were very popular in the UK and EU at one time when front loading washing machines didn't spin much faster than 900rpms.
Given how much laundry was line dried using a spin dryer allowed things to dry faster, even if being dried indoors and or not in the best climate (ie a fresh sunshine filled day with a good breeze). Even when tumble dryers became common on those shores a spin dryer would save energy because there was less remaining moisture to be evaporated after a high speed spin.
Spin dryers for domestic use grew out of the extractors such as those made by Bock found in commercial laundries and laundromats on both sides of the pond. These first came into use because early washing machines were just that, they didn't (our couldn't given the technology limitations of the day) extract water. So laundry was just washed, rinsed then moved over to extractors to be spun dry.
Later as washing machines became fully automatic but had low spin speeds extractors were still used (see reason given above).
It's 230V-50HZ and 350 W. Your thoughts?
Again the electric power requirement difference should be a huge problem (US 240V vs German 230V),long as you've the proper plug installed. However as your unit is designed to run on 50hz, it is going to spin 20% faster on our 60hz system. So instead of 2800 rpms or so you're looking at about 3100 rpms or so. You are going to be running the motor faster than normal and it may not like it for long. Worse comes to the worse you'll have a shortened lifspan.
Did you get this unit off eBay? Regardless if it was purchased on this side of the pond it is a pretty safe bet to assume it was used previously and worked. So again your main concern is how much stress running the thing faster is going to cause and how much if any it will shorten the life of the motor.
Again the electric power requirement difference should be a huge problem (US 240V vs German 230V),long as you've the proper plug installed. However as your unit is designed to run on 50hz, it is going to spin 20% faster on our 60hz system. So instead of 2800 rpms or so you're looking at about 3100 rpms or so. You are going to be running the motor faster than normal and it may not like it for long. Worse comes to the worse you'll have a shortened lifspan.
Did you get this unit off eBay? Regardless if it was purchased on this side of the pond it is a pretty safe bet to assume it was used previously and worked. So again your main concern is how much stress running the thing faster is going to cause and how much if any it will shorten the life of the motor.
@Aprily78:
You should share the model number if you really want useful information. There are a lot of people here that could probably answer any question you could ask.
But since your original post said, "Greetings from Yank Land", I'm inclined to believe you're not sincere. I'd like to be wrong, though.
You probably know how the Detroit Lions v. NY Yankees games turned out today so asking you to tell who the Lions are going to play next is probably a waste of time.
You should share the model number if you really want useful information. There are a lot of people here that could probably answer any question you could ask.
But since your original post said, "Greetings from Yank Land", I'm inclined to believe you're not sincere. I'd like to be wrong, though.
You probably know how the Detroit Lions v. NY Yankees games turned out today so asking you to tell who the Lions are going to play next is probably a waste of time.
You Don't Need A Transfomer
If you have 240v power in your home. If not then yes, you'd have to get one but make sure it is rated for two to three (three is better) more watts than the max power of the appliance.
Quite honestly if you are in the United States there are all sorts of spin dryers offered on sale via eBay and elsewhere that run on 120v power and spin at 2800rpms or above. Spin X is one and Laundry Alternative is another. Have the latter now for a few years and it works a treat. Noisy at times but gets the job done.
Saw that AEG unit on eBay for the longest and never bothered because of the power requirement and that one could have a new or slightly used 120V unit for the same or less cost.
If you have 240v power in your home. If not then yes, you'd have to get one but make sure it is rated for two to three (three is better) more watts than the max power of the appliance.
Quite honestly if you are in the United States there are all sorts of spin dryers offered on sale via eBay and elsewhere that run on 120v power and spin at 2800rpms or above. Spin X is one and Laundry Alternative is another. Have the latter now for a few years and it works a treat. Noisy at times but gets the job done.
Saw that AEG unit on eBay for the longest and never bothered because of the power requirement and that one could have a new or slightly used 120V unit for the same or less cost.
It's a A.E.G. SPIN DRYER MODEL SV-4528.
Yank, as in meaning I am in the United States, not on the UK side of the Pond.
I do not follow sports.
I looked at a lot of other units too. And the ones from Laundry Alternative seemed rather shifty. Also, the Spin-X was expensive. I ended up getting a deal for the AEG, cheaper than buying it new.
I agree, I found a transformer at 500 W's on Amazon.
Thanks again for the input.
Yank, as in meaning I am in the United States, not on the UK side of the Pond.
I do not follow sports.
I looked at a lot of other units too. And the ones from Laundry Alternative seemed rather shifty. Also, the Spin-X was expensive. I ended up getting a deal for the AEG, cheaper than buying it new.
I agree, I found a transformer at 500 W's on Amazon.
Thanks again for the input.
The tool dealer repair place I worked at in the Wash DC area 30 yrs or so ago sold AEG power tools-these were not light duty-Repaired them-The AEG tools were first class like Bosch ones-the dealer sold those too-repaired both.Sadly Bosch has gone down in quality since taken over by the Skil emerson group.The Bosch jigsaws were as precise as a good sewing machine!
At where I work-the SW transmitter plant-have a 25 yr old AEG S4005-500Kw SW transmitter.It works well-but parts are expensive-some are no longer available-and what is-has to come from Germany.
At where I work-the SW transmitter plant-have a 25 yr old AEG S4005-500Kw SW transmitter.It works well-but parts are expensive-some are no longer available-and what is-has to come from Germany.
