Does anybody know much about 240v to 110v transformers/step down units.
I would be interested in finding out how easy they are to find, how reliable they are, and rough cost.
thx
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Does anybody know much about 240v to 110v transformers/step down units.
I would be interested in finding out how easy they are to find, how reliable they are, and rough cost.
thx
Got some new toys from the US? Both DSE and Jaycar sell transformers. Price depends of wattage. ~$60-$500.Quote:
Originally Posted by Proteus
Warning going to Jaycr results in coming home with alot more than you planned on buying and most of it you want use.. :wink:
No new toys from the US... (yet) but there are a few things that we dont get down here that I want to tinker with, as in be able to use, but also look at potentially changing to 240v or replacing motors etc (would get the stepmonster to look at that - he is the Electrical engineer)...
I mean hey, when you can get like 3-4 AquaClear 500's for the price of one here, it is worth looking into... (that is based on bringing them back yourself, so no postage costs)...
WARNING.....Using a step down transformer means you are no longer protected by your "Earth leakage detector" as the transformer dis-couples you from the 240VAC active feed.
OH thats if you have ELD installed !!!!!!
ELD = earth leakage detecor?
is that right
yes
or "Electrical Line Diagram" however I do mean earth leakage detector in this instance
OH one more thing make sure the device is rated for 60/50hz....I have tried using some 110VAC solenoid valves with stepdown transformer and have had trouble really don't know why as the frequency shift in a winding should not really matter. 60hz USA 50hz = OZ & Asia
If you can buy from Europe some places are 230VAC which is more suitable. ie Germany=Eheim...
hay bad inferno
geuss your a plumber then? :wink:
Worked for a US based company so I do get tempted to use 110 VAC equipment which I can get real cheap. Currently I have 110VAC industrial pH meter running off a transformer as I got the meter for $25.00
However would think twice if any equipment was in direct contact with the water.....Not really for my protection as I should know better however more for the family.