US to UK power conversion question
Chris Rogers
(110v) powered equipment in the UK via a power converter. It's not as
off-topic as it sounds, as I'm thinking of buying a used Tascam 564,
running on US power, but with a converter included. My main concerns
are:
1 - It won't work;
2 - It will work, but not properly;
3 - It won't be safe to use for any length of time;
4 - It'll end up getting fried some time in the future.
I am a total ignoramus of all things electrical, so if anyone can help
put my mind to rest, I would be enormously grateful. At the price
(£230/$345), it's a real bargain, but I don't want to waste the money.
Alternatively, if any of our US colleagues fancy a bargain, I can put
them in touch with the seller.
Thanks in advance,
Chris.
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Snabbu
Chris Rogers wrote:
You only need the power supply changed over i.e. the bridge and
transformer.
If you are worried about the converter it should be easy to get a quote
for that work done.
Cheers
Gary
-- -- semper sume remedium ante casum
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Michael
> (110v) powered equipment in the UK via a power converter. It's not as
> off-topic as it sounds, as I'm thinking of buying a used Tascam 564,
> running on US power, but with a converter included. My main concerns
> are:
I moved from the US to France and brought all my electronic equipment
with me. Most were DC powered which meant I just bought European
power adapters. However my Mackie mixer was AC. I used a $10
converter to convert from 240 to 110 and it works great. I was
concerned that the converter would introduce noise and/or
interference, but in fact it is perfectly silent. I don't know if
it's because my $10 converter is actually quite good, or the Mackie
electronics are good at filtering out interference, or if there is no
interference to begin with.
I'd say go for it. Try out a few converters before spending a lot
money to change out the power supply.