Good step-up/down transformer (for 100v, 220v, 240v amps)
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Good step-up/down transformer (for 100v, 220v, 240v amps)
I'm in the US with 120v outlets. I have several amps that are not 120v - they require 100v, 220v, and 240v.
Does anyone know of a good step-up/down transformer that can handle all of these? I could get separate ones if 100v needed to be separated from the 220/240v.
I've thought of building a bucking transformer for my vintage amps to get the 110-117v listed on their chassis given my wall puts out 121-123v - but the typical designs I see don't quite cover down to 100v (unless I sourced a different part I assume). This is what I found for that:
https://robrobinette.com/images/Guitar/ ... former.pdf
Does anyone know of a good step-up/down transformer that can handle all of these? I could get separate ones if 100v needed to be separated from the 220/240v.
I've thought of building a bucking transformer for my vintage amps to get the 110-117v listed on their chassis given my wall puts out 121-123v - but the typical designs I see don't quite cover down to 100v (unless I sourced a different part I assume). This is what I found for that:
https://robrobinette.com/images/Guitar/ ... former.pdf
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Re: Good step-up/down transformer (for 100v, 220v, 240v amps)
hi,
one thing you should mention is the VA "input" ratings of your amps...
Peter
one thing you should mention is the VA "input" ratings of your amps...
Peter
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Re: Good step-up/down transformer (for 100v, 220v, 240v amps)
More info here regarding bucking transformers. It's worth reading for a good understanding of the options:
https://sound-au.com/articles/buck-xfmr.htm
Don't forget that you generally can't run a 60Hz transformer on a 50Hz line. Vice-versa is OK.
Jack
https://sound-au.com/articles/buck-xfmr.htm
Don't forget that you generally can't run a 60Hz transformer on a 50Hz line. Vice-versa is OK.
Jack
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