Step down transformer

[unistudent1980]

real simple q

 

I want to buy a ADA MP1 and a either an ADA Microtube or Peavey CLassic 120 with some sort of Furman power conditioner probably the M8. My problem is Australia runs on 240v as opposed to 110v.

 

What I plan to do is obviously plug the ADA MP1 and Poweramp into the power conditioner and then plug the power conditioner into a stepdown transformer which also has it's own power conditioning.

 

Is this a recipe for disaster or is this do able?.

[Karloff]

I was thinking of this 120v rack setup also lately.I did asked Mesa for advised on this.U have to make sure the step down transformer is big enough to supply the rack.I dont think its recipe for disaster if u know wat u r doin...

[Terri]

The current draw of a unit is expressed in watts or Amps. (A)

 

If it is in watts, divide the voltage of the unit's required power into the watts. (watts/volts=current) This will give you the current draw in amps.

 

example: 500 watts / 120 = 4.2 Amps

 

Stepdown transformer you will need is a 240 to 120. 2.5A

 

Make sure you have an inline fuse rated close to the required draw.

 

Cheers!

 

PS>>> Notice the stepup transformer in the pic???

 

[oddone]

i have a step down transformer that i got from tandy for $100 its the size of a house brick and weighs about the same. its not strong enough to power an amp only a pre or simple fx. your going to need a pretty hefty transformer to do something like a hole rack.

[Terri]

Typically a power amp will draw the largest at a current-sucking 10A @ 120V. That equates to a mere 5A @ 240V. So, your Stepdown can be somewhat manageable at 7-8 Amps or 2kW @ 240V 50/60hz.

 

Sure it's going to be a little large and heavy. The alternative would be to see if the units have a 240V tap and change the transformer inside the unit. Particularly the power amp. It's the "power hog".

 

Hope this helps.

 

Click here...for an example of what you need.