building a 220 voltage source

A few questions:

• What do you have for input power? 12VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC?

• Do you need 220VDC output or 220VAC output?

• How much current at that output voltage do you need, or how many watts of output power do you need?

I'm wondering particularly if this is an automotive application. If it is, and you require 220VAC output, it will be impossible to make anything for less than 5 times what you'll pay at an auto parts/accessories store.

One other thing -- whether you're talking AC or DC output, high voltage can be a bit hazardous to your health, and isn't a suitable newbie project.

Good luck Chris

Rereading this, I'm not even sure whether you have 220V at the input or the output.

If you have 220VAC and want to build a DC power supply, the easiest way is to use a transformer to step down the voltage (and provide isolation, making it safe for hobbyist/newbie use), then use a rectifier and a filter (and possibly a regulator) to get the desired DC output voltage.

Please carefully describe what you have and what you want.

Chris

dear chris, thank you for replying i really appreciate it the reason in want a 220 V source is when i was overseas, i purchased some electronics that use 220V. because we have 110V coming out of the wall, i need something that will allow me to still use the device that uses 220V

so, what is the best way to do this

Chris wrote:

O.K. 120VAC in, 220VAC out.

Simple. Use something called an autotransformer. It's a one-winding transformer with no secondary, with a tap at the halfway point. If you apply 110VAC between the center tap and the bottom, the autotransformer will induce a higher voltage at the output, like this (view in fixed font or M$ Notepad):

| | o----------. | | )| |220VAC )| |Output.-------'| | | | )| | | | )| | o--)--o----' | | | | | | | | | | o--' | | 110VAC | | Input | | | | | o-----' | (created by AACircuit v1.28.6 beta 04/19/05

These devices are commercially available in sizes from 50VA (1/8 amp at

220VAC) to 1KVA and up (over 4 amps at 220VAC). The commercial units have built-in fuse protection. You should pick the size that will work for you.

Remember that your line frequency will not change -- if your 120VAC source is 60Hz, your output will be 60Hz, too. If you've got something with a motor in it, and your original 220VAC frequency was 50Hz, you should check to see if it will be OK before you plug it in.

Most line voltage is closer to 117 or 120VAC, so your output will be more like 234 to 240VAC. That shouldn't make any difference.

If you're looking for a good 110-to-220VAC commercial autotransformer that's not too expensive, you could do worse than Jameco P/N 85008PS, which will give you 300 watts of 240VAC power (a little more than an amp, suitable for most electronics) for only $27.95. It's got built-in plugs so you don't have to worry about wiring anything. Of course, the iron in the transformer will make shipping a little more expensive.

Good luck Chris

Maybe there is a 240/120 switch on the back?

the best way is to buy electonics with swithcable input voltage failing that if the device uses an external low voltage supply (plugpack etc) replace that, failing that a step-up transformer. don't expect useful results if you want to run a mains powered clock,

Bye. Jasen

On 19 Jul 2006 16:05:27 -0700, in message , snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com scribed:

First, find out if any of it has a switch at the power input, that will allow you to change what the device input voltage is (as BobG said).

When that doesn't work, get something like these:

Calculate the rated power of the devices you will be using, so that you will know which device best suits your needs. If you calculate close to the maximum rating of a device (e.g. you will be continuously using 90W and you are considering buying the 100W model), go for the higher rated model (e.g. 200W).

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