I think that the AC in Europe is 220. Can't I just wire up something from the outlet like oneside and the ground for 110 VAC. Thanks Rick
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15 years ago
"trickyrick"
** No.That will still give you 220 volts - in Europe.
...... Phil
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15 years ago
No. You need a stepdown transformer.
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15 years ago
Nope. Their voltage is 230 to ground/neutral. Our 240 is (usually)
120-N-120.John
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Officially it's 230.
That's not to say you might not find 220 too and as much as 253 in parts of the UK.
Committees you know.
Graham
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The AC standard in Europe is 230 Volt 50 Hz now.
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But with wide tolerances. It was a paper agreement only (initially).. Some new supplies are genuinely 230V.
Graham