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General Category => Technical topics => Topic started by: Mattimis on January 30, 2013, 09:20:46 AM

Title: 240v 50hz to 120v 60hz
Post by: Mattimis on January 30, 2013, 09:20:46 AM

Anyone know of a somewhat simple way to convert a 240v 50hz crack to a 120v 60hz crack? I have a buddy when a 240v I want to use but im in the usa.

Title: Re: 240v 50hz to 120v 60hz
Post by: Grainger49 on January 30, 2013, 09:35:16 AM

You can convert the voltage with an outboard transformer.  You can not convert the frequency.  However it won't matter with the conservative ratings on Bottlehead designed transformers.

For temporary use that would be fine.  The smallest transformer you can get is about 50 VA, much more than you need for a Crack.

But... Bottlehead sells 240V transformers for most products.  Put in an email or call to the Queen.

Title: Re: 240v 50hz to 120v 60hz
Post by: Paul Birkeland on January 30, 2013, 10:40:34 AM

While we don't explicitly sell the PT-3 power transformer on its own, I think it could be made available for a situation like this where an existing product needs conversion.  (The PT-3 would not perform well with the secondaries connected in series, so we withhold it from the DIY community for this reason)

-PB

Title: Re: 240v 50hz to 120v 60hz
Post by: Mattimis on January 30, 2013, 10:47:44 AM

I think im going to just need to buy an build my own crack :)