I'm not an engineer or close to it so, here is a question for you pros.
Let's say I have an appliance designed for use here in the US on 120 V,
60hz. This appliance draws 500 watts (It's a heating element)I move to Germany where they have 240v 50hz
What am I up against? I know I can buy a step down transformer that will allow me to operate at 120v.
But.. how does the difference in frequency affect the appliance? Is it likely to be a problem?
In this case, it's a heater designed for cooking.. a smoker
Thanks for taking the time to help.