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Re: using a european 12v transformer in the UK
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 4 May 2003 00:12:21 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Sonnich Jensen writes:
> prize2707 <paul.1@virgin.net> wrote in message
> news:HE7t7t.1nDF@lugnet.com...
> > hi
> >
> > does anyone know weather it is safe to use a european 12v transformer with • a
> > straight forward euro/uk plug adapter. i suppose the output would be the
> > same but would the extra uk voltage burn out he transformer?
> >
> > thx for any help
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> > paul
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> The specifications for mains voltage in Europe _was_ 220VAC +/- 10%, that is
> 198-242V, while the UK _was_ using 240VAC +/- 10%, that is 216-264V.
> You can check the voltage you have, as in the EU it _should_ be 230VAC
> (compromise solution). This is possible as equipment in both the UK and
> Europe should work with 230V, as specified above. Find a multimeter or
> voltage meter to measure that.
> I say if you have 230V there is no problem, if you have 240V it is within
> the limit where the equipment should work, but if you have a bit to much it
> might cause damage; even that I expect it work with 250V too, but I will not
> promise or guarantee that!
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> In Denmark there is 230V today, while some contries still have their old
> systems.
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> HTH
> S
As far as I know it should be perfectly ok. Especially since if anything
you're having over-voltage which is if I recall correctly less straining
generally than under-voltage.
Esger
PS. might any of you UK people be interested, I have a UK 7864 lying around
doing nothing...
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| prize2707 <paul.1@virgin.net> wrote in message news:HE7t7t.1nDF@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) The specifications for mains voltage in Europe _was_ 220VAC +/- 10%, that is 198-242V, while the UK _was_ using 240VAC +/- 10%, that is 216-264V. You can (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-03, to lugnet.trains)
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