I don't think you'll want to do this, as US line power is also at 60hz, where
I think British power is at 50. You can get 220 volts from your dryer or
stove sockets. They'll have a ton more amperage than you need, but that
shouldn't make any difference. Again, though, the difference in frequency
may really cause problems, and the current behind american 220 is enough to
feed an arc welder, so be careful.
>
> Hi,
>
> Probably some of you have already done this. I have an equipment, a
> parsytec xplorer, that runs a 220v. I got it from across the pond.
> Since I am in the states and the power output is 110v, is there any way
> for me to run this without getting a transformer to pump it up to
> 220v??? Unfortunately, the parsytec doesnt convert automatically like
> PC and laptops of today. In my apartment, there is a funny looking plug
> next to out AC. I remember somewhat vaugely that it is actually 220v.
> Is this true??? How did you guys solve this problem???? I want to get
> a good solid response before I blow up the machine :-)
>
> Ram
>
>
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