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- From: u9222774@sys.uea.ac.uk (A. Moyns)
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- Subject: Re: 110V -> 220/240Vconversion for appliances
- Keywords: Voltage conversion
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- Date: 21 Jan 93 19:58:57 GMT
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- apm@kaa.ee.umist.ac.uk (Paul Marriott) writes:
-
- >I am shortly moving to Canada and have quite a bit of UK electrical
- >equipment to take. Obviously, this is rated at 240V, 50Hz. Whats the
- >deal with transformers to convert 110->240? What sort of power ratings
- >are available? Enough to power a 3KW kettle? Or is it better to buy
- >stuff over there that is rated at 110V?
-
- You're asking for serious problems here. 3kW, you're talking big transformers!
-
- >Also, is it possible to wire two outlets in series to get 220V? Or is
- >that asking for trouble!?
-
- Not only asking for trouble, but also impossible. You can't increase the voltage
- by just connecting sockets together. Step-up transformers required, I'm not
- sure if they're available for domestic use though.
-
- >Another question is light bulbs. Are 110V bayonet fitting bulbs available
- >or Edison Screw to bayonet converters?
-
- Not quite sure about what you're after here - try Maplin electronics catalogue.
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- Andrew Moyns
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