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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Thread: Voltage transformers/Step downs
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Sun Aug 22, 2004, 12:12 PM #1Founder
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Voltage transformers/Step downs
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Sun Aug 22, 2004, 12:17 PM #2Wrigglers
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Re: Voltage transformers/Step downs
Got some new toys from the US? Both DSE and Jaycar sell transformers. Price depends of wattage. ~$60-$500.
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Sun Aug 22, 2004, 12:29 PM #3Moderator
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Warning going to Jaycr results in coming home with alot more than you planned on buying and most of it you want use..
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Sun Aug 22, 2004, 07:52 PM #4Founder
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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)...
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Mon Aug 23, 2004, 03:32 AM #5Medium Discus
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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 !!!!!!My online Aquarium www.rjconway.homeip.net
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Mon Aug 23, 2004, 09:41 AM #6Moderator
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ELD = earth leakage detecor?
is that rightRYAN --- DIY ROCKS!
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Mon Aug 23, 2004, 10:26 AM #7Medium Discus
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yes
or "Electrical Line Diagram" however I do mean earth leakage detector in this instanceMy online Aquarium www.rjconway.homeip.net
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Mon Aug 23, 2004, 10:32 AM #8Medium Discus
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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...My online Aquarium www.rjconway.homeip.net
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Mon Aug 23, 2004, 10:42 AM #9Moderator
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hay bad inferno
geuss your a plumber then?
RYAN --- DIY ROCKS!
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Mon Aug 23, 2004, 10:56 AM #10Medium Discus
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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.My online Aquarium www.rjconway.homeip.net
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