Japanese 100V units on USA 110-120V

From: Gary Dean Hildebrand <ghldbrd_at_ccp.com>
Date: Sat May 10 09:56:01 2003

Cameron Kaiser writes:


> Anyone out there have experience with how Japanese computers of that era
> (early 1980s) tolerate United States mains voltage, since Japanese voltage
> is lower (100V)? Any recommendations, cautions, or concerns?

A variac (ISTR is three syllables) will work, but why can't you get a
18-20vac transformer and wire it to buck the 120v down to 100v? I'd think
that would be simpler, and a whole lot smaller.

Cameron, you said you were in the market for a variac. I have a couple for
sale, but they are 10A, complete with STEEL rack panel. These would be
great for any workbench, and good for some current as well. Drop me a line
offlist.

Gary Hildebrand
St. Joseph, MO
Received on Sat May 10 2003 - 09:56:01 BST