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| message from Stix on 24 May 2004 |
115 V
25-60 Cycle
5.2 Amps (!!)
575 Watts
I'm guessing I can't just use a plug converter (too much load) and if
I use a transformer it will be bigger than the blender..?
Are there any other options - anyone know a company that will convert
- re-wire etc ?
Rgds
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| BigWallop replied to Stix on 24 May 2004 |
Finding someone to install a 240 volts ac motor of the right size might be
expensive.
The TLC-Direct.co.uk site has step down transformers of working ranges up to
3000 Watts.
Go to: www.tlc-direct.co.uk and type in the search words "Step Down" and it
should give you a list.
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| Christian McArdle replied to BigWallop on 24 May 2004 |
They've also got building site types cheaper, provided it doesn't matter
than neutral and earth are at different potentials and you don't mind BS3535
isolation.*
Christian.
* I didn't realise that transformers of that size could comply with BS3535.
Does that mean you could use them in a bathroom?
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| Andy Hall replied to Christian McArdle on 24 May 2004 |
What would you do with a food mixer in the bath though?
.andy
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| Ian Stirling replied to Stix on 24 May 2004 |
It is probably technically possible to rewire it.
However, it will cost lots more than the appropriate size of isolation
transformer. (which you could conceal, as long as it has ventilation).
A 600W transformer (or better, an 800W) one would be fine.
Screwfix have a 3000W one for 50 quid or so, so you'll be looking at
paying somewhat less.
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| Andy Hall replied to Stix on 24 May 2004 |
Have a look at www.tlc-direct.co.uk
SX6992 would do the job
However, a site transformer, SD TR750/1 would as well, is isolated and
it doesn't matter if it gets a bit wet in the kitchen. Half the
price as well, if not a thing of beauty. You may like bright yellow
of course......
.andy
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| Christian McArdle replied to Andy Hall on 24 May 2004 |
That's the one I was looking at. If buying one, I'd be tempted to buy a 3kVA
tucked away in a spare cupboard. You could then run a couple of 110V US
style sockets around the house to a 110V industrial plug. Your US visitors
will love you, and you can always borrow the transformer every time you hire
something 110V from the hire shop and want to save yourself a couple of
quid. Alternatively you can start buying proper 110V tools yourself.
Christian.
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| Dave Plowman replied to Christian McArdle on 24 May 2004 |
Given that most prefer cordless stuff anyway regardless of the performance
disadvantage, I'd say the idea of having to lug round a heavy transformer
as well is a total no-no.
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| Andy Hall replied to Dave Plowman on 24 May 2004 |
I have quite a few 110v tools ranging from chargers for cordless
tool batteries up to a table saw.
I've put a 110v transformer in the workshop and wired to a set of
EN60309-1 yellow outlets.
Then I have a site transformer that gets taken to where it's needed -
I don't find it that big a deal....
.andy
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| Dave Plowman replied to Stix on 24 May 2004 |
You'd probably get away with a 500Va one, but yes, it will be large.
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