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Anyone know where to get US-Ireland Step Down Transformer (4kw)

  • 14-05-2008 3:51pm
    #1
    SilvestriHibern
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭


    Does anyone know where to get a step down transformer rated 3kw-4kw (bout 25Amps) in Ireland? The cost of postage from the states is more than the transformer itself. Maybe someone has one for sale? Any help appreciated.


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  • #2
    here.from.day.1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭here.from.day.1


    Peats in town do step down transformers, dont know what rating they are but might be worth a look.


  • #3
    SparKing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭SparKing


    I don't know what you're trying to power, but at that load I'd assume power tools or something similar. If it is something simple, i.e. not electronic, then a normal builders 110V Yellow Transformer should do it. But if you give more detail then I'm sure the boys will sort you out.


  • #4
    fishdog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭fishdog


    Eurosales, Kellighers, NEW will all be able to sell you this.


  • #5
    SilvestriHibern
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭SilvestriHibern


    The appliance is actually a commercial blender... 2 hp so it draws a lot of current. Im thinking theres prob no electronics in it, but i cant be sure. Never thought about using a power tool transformer... tks for the advice fellas


  • #6
    blog_blog_blog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭blog_blog_blog


    A 110v iso trafo ok .In ireland voltage is supplied at 50 hertz . Your US blender was designed to work on a 60 HZ system. Which is a faster voltage cycle . It may effect the speed on your blender, you may end up with a Lower speed. Worst case scenario is vibration from motor. A blender chasis is built for this . Should be ok .Test it for vibration.Run it on a slighty uneven surface and see does it move about.


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  • #7
    blog_blog_blog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 102 ✭✭blog_blog_blog


    Dont know if you can understand what i mean , So I will explain. You have 2 balloons one irish green balloon and one blue balloon (US). If I pump up the irish balloon 50 times with a pump it will be large. If ~I pump up the blue balloon 60 times .It will be even bigger. Hertz is the frequency or speed at which voltage is delivered via supply board. You will lose some output for your Us machine. Most european motors will have 50/60hz on their rating plates. But motors made in us would have been designed primarily to run 60 hz supply. Hope I have cleared that up. You shouldnt have any problems ...Goodluck


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