Food Dehydrator 110 to 220v

iqmdublin · 01-01-2014 12:10am #1

Hi, wondering if this is possible at all without a transformer?
Someone said I could change the resistor?
Its 110V, 400W, 60H

http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/dehydrators/5-tray/5-tray-small-excalibur-with-26-hour-timer-3526t

Any help would be really appreciated

KK4SAM · 01-01-2014 12:31am

You could use an standard industrial Traffo 220/110 ? € 50.00 SH ?

whizbang · 02-01-2014 11:51pm

I think it be next to impossible to get a 220v heater element that would be a direct replacement. You would also have to change the fan, maybe the timer too. And the wiring.

you could get a custom heater element made up, If there was space, get a second one and connect in series, but the other bits are still a problem.

If it was simply a heater element, you could run it through a lighting dimmer switch, but it doesn't look good.

03-01-2014 8:52am

whizbang wrote: »

If it was simply a heater element, you could run it through a lighting dimmer switch, but it doesn't look good.

This is an interesting idea, but I do not think it is very safe.

03-01-2014 8:53am

iqmdublin wrote: »

Someone said I could change the resistor?

That is not correct.

Bruthal · 03-01-2014 8:14pm

whizbang wrote: »

If it was simply a heater element, you could run it through a lighting dimmer switch, but it doesn't look good.

Could connect it in series with a 1600w 230v element and it might work, but just as impractical as the dimmer:)

iqmdublin · 07-01-2014 4:09pm

thanks for the input guys, ive decided to go for the 230v european version in the end, saves all the hassle! : S
Not good for the wallet though, but should last for 10 years anyway

07-01-2014 4:28pm

^^ A sensible decision IMHO

Food Dehydrator 110 to 220v

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