Can I use step down transformer with Vitamix 5200 to use in Asia where the voltage rating is 220V?
Right now I own Vitamix 5200, which I purchased recently from Costco. I want to take it to India where the voltage rating is 220V. I called vitamix customer support and they said that they can put a special order, which will support that voltage rating. This way I don't have to worry about purchasing step down transformer. Also since this is a power hungry unit, it is not a good idea to use transformer, instead buy the one which is actually made for 220v power. But the main problem is the price. The new vitamix 5200 costs $400.00 (if reconditioned it is $329 on vitamix website) + Tax, whereas special vitamix (which supports 220v) cost $739 + $29shipping + Tax. The total cost for special unit is almost double the cost of original vitamix. I am wondering whether it is worth it! Or should I buy just a good step down transformer, which might cost around $50.00! Will step down transformer be a good idea with this 2HP machine?
A transformer having 1000 primary turns is connected to a 250V AC supply for a secondary voltage of 400V. What should the number of secondary turns be?
The applicable relationship is N1/N2 = V1/V2, meaning the ratio of primary voltage to secondary voltage is equal to the ratio of primary turns to secondary turns.Here N1 = 1000, V1 = 250, V2 = 400V and N2 = TBD.Rewriting the above relationship, N2 = N 1 V2/V1 = 1000 x 400/250 = 1600 turns.The relationships for current in a transformer are derived by applying the concept of conservation of energy. If the transformer is assumed to be lossless, no power is lost between primary and secondary, or P1 = P2. Since P1 = V1 I1, and P2 = V2 I2, then V1 I1 = V2 I2, and V1/V2 = I2/I1. But since V1/V2 = N1/N2, then I2/I1 = N1/N2. These two relationships show that if you step the voltage down from primary to secondary, you step up the current by the same ratio, and vice versa.For example, if N1 = 1000 and N2 = 250, and V1 = 480V, then V2 = V1 N2/V1 =480 x 250/1000 = 120V. And if I1 = 100A, then I2 = N1 I1/N2 = 1000/250 = 400A.
When traveling overseas do I need a power adapter or transformer to use a Playstation 3?
theres a good chance you might, but your best bet is to call sony and make sure, because what i remember about electrical is that even if the power is 220, the outlet is what matters. just because the house is 220 doesnt mean the outlet itself is. for instance most restaurants are 220v in the us, but their outlets run the 110-120v @maybe 15-30 A but their ovens, friers, etc run on the 220v. have him test the outlet for voltage, and if it reads 220-230 call sony and ask. if it reads 110-120, you should be fine :-) good luck
Is a step down transformer/converter supposed to get hot.?
I'm currently in Africa. Here they use 220V / 50Hz. I wanted to play my xbox 360, but it's only rated for 110-120v / 60Hz. So I bought a converter today that had a 110v outlet on it. I still wasn't sure if the xbox was going to work correctly because I didnt notice anything on the converter about also being able to convert 50 to 60Hz. I said F*** it anyway and just plugged the adapter cord and it worked fine. green light came on the xbox and everything. I played for 30-45 min and I smelled something burning. It wasn't exactly a wire burning or any smoke just a smell of like metal. So i turned off the xbox and converter. The xbox still worked completely fine and so did the converter, but I wanted to make sure. So I opened it up to check if there was any burning wires or any indication that the transformer was having a problem. I found nothing. I'mn just wondering if those devices are supposed to get hot. I wasn't sure if because it was new maybe the heat from it made it smell like a kind of spray paint in my room. Thank you in advance for the answers. I would really hope it's all good.