3/5 If an appliance is 220V, can I get an adapter or something for it
because I have 120V? Thanks.
\_ A transformer, yes.
\_ I had a similar problem. You need to be very careful about
the actual wattage of your appliance. A transformer that withstands
large wattage tend to be very very big (size of couple bricks and
weights accordinly). *FURTHER* You can *NOT* just look at the
weights accordinly). *FURTHER* You look can NOT just look at the
peak wattage, let say, 200 watts, and shop for a transformer that
can handles just 200 watts. There is some sort of multiple (of
that 200 watts) is involved. You need to bug other people on
MOTD who actually passed Physics 7B to give you the answer.
-kngharv
\_ Your house normally has a 220-240V mains that is seperated into
two 110-120V circuits. You can combine these to provide a 220V
outlet. An electrician can put one of these outlets in for you.
\_ Your house has 240V mains which is basicly split in two to make your\
two 120V circuits. You can have an electrician set up a 240V outlet,\
which will be easier to transform down (if necessary) to 220.
\_ While this is true, whether this is a good idea or not
depends on the appliance. In this case it's probably some
kind of euro import or something, which would mean it's
probably a bad idea.
\_ Sure, if there is a motor, the 60Hz will cause some problems
for something wound for 50Hz. Many appliances have no
problems though. So really, what the hell is this appliance?
\_ If it's something portable, like a router, etc, you can
probably get by with a transformer or voltage converter.
However, if we are talking about electric dryer, then you
BETTER get an electrican and get a proper 220v outlet. |
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