> The powerline frequency is only correct in the long term. (hours)
>
> I remember watching our school clocks visibly slow, when the
> local steel mill fired up.

As a seasoned clock-maker I can amen that. Line frequency
goes up and down during the day (slower at peak demand,
faster at low demand, eg overnight). Cycles per day is more
of a goal, not absolute frequency

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