Step Down Transformer Question

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Offline schweigc

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on: January 17, 2014, 11:14:07 AM
Hello, Sorry if this has been asked before. I am on my way to Korea from the US. Can the Crack + Speedball wired for 120VAC be used with a plug in step down transformer? And if so what would be the ideal wattage?

When I thought I was going to Korea a couple of years ago, I considered rewiring with 240 but I am only going to be there a year or so and I am reluctant to anything to change the sound I have come to rely on.

Thanks,
Chris

Chris Schweigert


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Reply #1 on: January 17, 2014, 11:28:07 AM
Transformers are rated in Volt-Amps.  Or kVA, thousand Volt-Amps.  You will need about 0.5 kVA for crack.  You want a 240V/120V transformer.  If you buy a transformer with no plugs or jacks on it you don't need to worry, a 2:1 transformer will do.

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Offline Paul Birkeland

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Reply #2 on: January 17, 2014, 01:15:49 PM
Transformers are rated in Volt-Amps.  Or kVA, thousand Volt-Amps.  You will need about 0.5 kVA for crack.  You want a 240V/120V transformer.  If you buy a transformer with no plugs or jacks on it you don't need to worry, a 2:1 transformer will do.

If you don't understand that, just ignore it. 


0.050 kVA will do (50VA), 100VA will be a bit more versatile. 

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Reply #3 on: January 17, 2014, 01:53:06 PM
Thanks for the quick feedback. I can't wait to put "Crack" and "Speedball" on my customs declaration.

Chris Schweigert


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Reply #4 on: January 17, 2014, 03:25:59 PM
Yea, I hear the Korean jails are nice ;)

John S.