Holy cow! I got a flip-clock like this (without the radio) in 1971! They were so mod, hip and state-of-the-art then, but in our digital age they bespeak a distant past, thus have more character. Thanks for posting!
I have this exact model clock in bright orange. I'd love to use it as a desk clock, unfortunately it's a European 220v 50hz electric input and I live in the US where the AC mains is 60hz.. I'd figure I could get a step-up adapter to get me to the 220v I need, but what about the 60hz North American power? Will that affect anything? Is there a way to get a hold of a 120v 60hz motor for this model? Thanks!
SpeedBoat666 - You can safely plug the clock into US current right now, it's going the other way that will burn up a clock (that is, plugging a clock meant for 110-120V into 220V. Even if you step up to 220 the clock will run fast due to the 60Hz frequency. The video below speaks about the importance of properly converting both voltage and frequency. The only way I know to get another motor is to buy another clock on eBay. Sorry. Good luck on the clock! ua-cam.com/video/y5FPgkw0dgE/v-deo.html
Holy cow! I got a flip-clock like this (without the radio) in 1971! They were so mod, hip and state-of-the-art then, but in our digital age they bespeak a distant past, thus have more character. Thanks for posting!
I love the font of the numbers on this one
6:50 - こんにちは！
I have this exact model clock in bright orange. I'd love to use it as a desk clock, unfortunately it's a European 220v 50hz electric input and I live in the US where the AC mains is 60hz.. I'd figure I could get a step-up adapter to get me to the 220v I need, but what about the 60hz North American power? Will that affect anything? Is there a way to get a hold of a 120v 60hz motor for this model? Thanks!
SpeedBoat666 - You can safely plug the clock into US current right now, it's going the other way that will burn up a clock (that is, plugging a clock meant for 110-120V into 220V. Even if you step up to 220 the clock will run fast due to the 60Hz frequency. The video below speaks about the importance of properly converting both voltage and frequency. The only way I know to get another motor is to buy another clock on eBay. Sorry.
Good luck on the clock!
ua-cam.com/video/y5FPgkw0dgE/v-deo.html