PC in Europe(the electric connection)

[mr_bertone]

Hallo everyone



I have read a lot of good things about the PC. I would really like to buy one but the problem is that I live in Sweden where the electricity is not the same as in the US. I know that the Cyclo polisher can be bought as a European model called 5CE. Can I by the PC in different models or will not work for me in Sweden? Is there any other way to get it to work in Sweden?



All help is wanted



Best Regards



Thord

[imported_lix]

You will need a step down transformer to convert your AC from 220/240V to 110V that the PC is expecting. You will also need to cut off the US plug and wire up a suitable replacement, this is very simple.



No one can currently sell the PC within the EU as it is not CE marked. There is no European model available.



Hope this helps!

[Lowejackson]

I agree with Lix, import one and buy a transformer

[mr_bertone]

Thanks for the tips. I will try to find a transformer.



Thod

[Flatfour]

In Belgium we have so called transfo`s. You need ay least a 1000 Watt to overcome startup-peaks (if you go lower than than, you risk burning te motor or so...)

All ok, but that transfo weights about 10 kg ans has the size of 2 shoeboxes !!!

If I find a better equivalent I will post it here !

[imported_Sludge]

mr_bertone,



Having been stationed with the US Army in Germany for 3 years, I have a lot of experience using transformers to step down 220/50 cycle to 110/60 cycle. Your electric motor will turn slower due to the change from 60 to 50 cycle. Record turntables would not work in Germany due to the slower motor speeds. The transformers were quite heavy and large. The transformers we used had US type receptacles, so we did not have to cut off the plugs and attach European electrical plugs. If there is a US embassy or consulate nearby they would probably have a source of transformers, possibly used which would be cheaper.



Hope this helps

[Flatfour]

Your electric motor will turn slower due to the change from 60 to 50 cycle



I think that will alsi create problems in the way the motor performs, other words, the PC will wear out quicker !

[Lowejackson]

With certain products such as a turntable motor the frequency is important but in the motor of a PC it is not important. If you lose 1 RPM due to frequency variances I doubt anyone could notice.



Dont forget the 50 Hz is an average and can easily vary from 40-60Hz. I have been running my PC (in the UK) for a few years without any problems

[Flatfour]

I believe you, but I still have the problem of the very heavy transformator here !

[Lowejackson]

I use one of these http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101987&ts=15054&id=16158 its bloody heavy and ugly but it does the job

[mr_bertone]

Hallo



Thanks for all the tips. I will probaly buy a cyclo instead because it is much easier and it will work right away.



Best regards



Thord

[ScubaStevo]

I was just about to say, "why don`t you just buy the cyclo instead, its a better tool anyways".