RE: 220v - 110v transformer recommendations

Posted by Audioquest4life (A) on July 6, 2012 at 04:27:20

In Reply to: RE: 220v - 110v transformer recommendations posted by casouza on July 6, 2012 at 00:37:12:

Try one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Bright-VC500W-Voltage-Transformer/dp/B000MX1QXA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1341573822&sr=8-3&keywords=stepdown+transformer

If you are in Europe where the voltage is 240, then you need a step down voltage converter/transformer. The power is 240 and you need to step down to 110/120 for the US gear. I lived in Europe for over 20 years and have many experiences with transformers. Many of us who were assigned there as part of the US forces were able to purchase these in the PX. You can order online from Amazon. Turntables, unless line voltage also switches the hertz, and gear that oscillates on a 60 hertz frequency will not work properly. Amps, receivers, subwoofers, and some tube gear will operate correctly with no issues. You do not need to leave the transformer on 24/7 unless you want to pay for the heat draw and the extra electricity that the transformer will use while on. I looked at a whole house transformer solution, a 7.5kw to place next to the sub panel, however, I would need to run wire all over the place to get the power where I needed, the transformers from Amazon, eliminate that hassle.
Ciao,
Audioquest4life

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RE: 220v - 110v transformer recommendations - Inmate51 15:40:03 07/6/12 (0)

You may not need a transformer..... - StephenJK 05:38:56 07/6/12 (2)

RE: You may not need a transformer..... - mschneider 06:42:56 07/6/12 (1)

You're absolutely right! - StephenJK 13:00:34 07/6/12 (0)

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