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Author Topic: 110 volt chassis replacing a 220 volt one.  (Read 2029 times)
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« on: July 26, 2015, 10:09:46 am »

I bought a replacement chassis for my monitor from the US.

Then I realized it said "110v" on it. I am in Europe and we use 220 volt.

Can I just install a step down voltage transformer after the iso-transformer (or instead of)? And then I will be fine?

EDIT: Like this one:
http://www.highway.net.au/arcade-parts/power-supplies-transformers/volts-volts-stepdown/1800-1.html

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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2015, 12:44:02 pm »

You could use that transformer in place of an isolation transformer.
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2015, 03:50:29 pm »

That was my guess. But just checking to make sure  ;) Thanks!
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2015, 03:41:02 pm »

What about frequency? USA is supposed to be 110 volt 60hz and in Europe 220 volt 50 hz.

http://www.powerstream.com/cv.htm
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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2015, 03:53:11 pm »

I don't believe there is any monitor that has a frequency dependency so 50hz should be okay. The transformer may not be at full rated current at 50hz but if you have a transformer that is like 5VA or more you should be okay.
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