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To: Kaufmann <sfkaufma>
Subject: Re: Current converter (Europe - USA)


In article <3vnruu$dsh@elna.ethz.ch>, you write:
> Hi there,
> I look for a converter from 220V~50Hz to 110V~60Hz (I'm going to America and
> have to use a few things, like my modem). I know where I can buy such
> converters for 100W and 200W, but I don't need that much.
> My questions are: Where do I get such a converter for less than 100W (about 10
> - 20W), do they exist? Would it be safe to build them on your own and if yes,
> how?
you can build them on your own if you like. go to a special shop that sells transformer 
coils (there is one in oerlikon), buy a coil of your size, buy a metal of plastic case to fit
it in (same shop), buy a CH plug-in (special one, eg in the electronic shop in 
hirschengraben), add a cable with US plug for power supply (hirschengraben) - that's it ...

easy  hugh? (i did it for a slightly bigger setup, multiple plug ins)

THE EASIER WAY, of course, is to buy the whole stuff in a low cost electronic shop
in the states (eg. Fry's (West coast), Lechmere (East Coast), or on Canal St in NYC...).
it's a lot cheaper and smaller than what you can build on your own.

BTW: there are converter with coils (a bit bigger) and electronic ones (no coils).
the cheap electronic ones are usually good enough for the everyday appliance, however,
if what you need is nice steady signal you want to invest more or get a coil converter.

good luck
-thomas


To: Kaufmann <sfkaufma>
Subject: Re: Current converter (Europe - USA)


In article <3vnruu$dsh@elna.ethz.ch>, you write:
> Hi there,
> I look for a converter from 220V~50Hz to 110V~60Hz (I'm going to America and
> have to use a few things, like my modem). I know where I can buy such
> converters for 100W and 200W, but I don't need that much.
> My questions are: Where do I get such a converter for less than 100W (about 10
> - 20W), do they exist? Would it be safe to build them on your own and if yes,
> how?
you can build them on your own if you like. go to a special shop that sells transformer 
coils (there is one in oerlikon), buy a coil of your size, buy a metal of plastic case to fit
it in (same shop), buy a CH plug-in (special one, eg in the electronic shop in 
hirschengraben), add a cable with US plug for power supply (hirschengraben) - that's it ...

easy  hugh? (i did it for a slightly bigger setup, multiple plug ins)

THE EASIER WAY, of course, is to buy the whole stuff in a low cost electronic shop
in the states (eg. Fry's (West coast), Lechmere (East Coast), or on Canal St in NYC...).
it's a lot cheaper and smaller than what you can build on your own.

BTW: there are converter with coils (a bit bigger) and electronic ones (no coils).
the cheap electronic ones are usually good enough for the everyday appliance, however,
if what you need is nice steady signal you want to invest more or get a coil converter.

good luck
-thomas


To: Kaufmann <sfkaufma>
Subject: Re: Current converter (Europe - USA)


In article <3vnruu$dsh@elna.ethz.ch>, you write:
> Hi there,
> I look for a converter from 220V~50Hz to 110V~60Hz (I'm going to America and
> have to use a few things, like my modem). I know where I can buy such
> converters for 100W and 200W, but I don't need that much.
> My questions are: Where do I get such a converter for less than 100W (about 10
> - 20W), do they exist? Would it be safe to build them on your own and if yes,
> how?
you can build them on your own if you like. go to a special shop that sells transformer 
coils (there is one in oerlikon), buy a coil of your size, buy a metal of plastic case to fit
it in (same shop), buy a CH plug-in (special one, eg in the electronic shop in 
hirschengraben), add a cable with US plug for power supply (hirschengraben) - that's it ...

easy  hugh? (i did it for a slightly bigger setup, multiple plug ins)

THE EASIER WAY, of course, is to buy the whole stuff in a low cost electronic shop
in the states (eg. Fry's (West coast), Lechmere (East Coast), or on Canal St in NYC...).
it's a lot cheaper and smaller than what you can build on your own.

BTW: there are converter with coils (a bit bigger) and electronic ones (no coils).
the cheap electronic ones are usually good enough for the everyday appliance, however,
if what you need is nice steady signal you want to invest more or get a coil converter.

good luck
-thomas


To: Kaufmann <sfkaufma>
Subject: Re: Current converter (Europe - USA)


In article <3vnruu$dsh@elna.ethz.ch>, you write:
> Hi there,
> I look for a converter from 220V~50Hz to 110V~60Hz (I'm going to America and
> have to use a few things, like my modem). I know where I can buy such
> converters for 100W and 200W, but I don't need that much.
> My questions are: Where do I get such a converter for less than 100W (about 10
> - 20W), do they exist? Would it be safe to build them on your own and if yes,
> how?
you can build them on your own if you like. go to a special shop that sells transformer 
coils (there is one in oerlikon), buy a coil of your size, buy a metal of plastic case to fit
it in (same shop), buy a CH plug-in (special one, eg in the electronic shop in 
hirschengraben), add a cable with US plug for power supply (hirschengraben) - that's it ...

easy  hugh? (i did it for a slightly bigger setup, multiple plug ins)

THE EASIER WAY, of course, is to buy the whole stuff in a low cost electronic shop
in the states (eg. Fry's (West coast), Lechmere (East Coast), or on Canal St in NYC...).
it's a lot cheaper and smaller than what you can build on your own.

BTW: there are converter with coils (a bit bigger) and electronic ones (no coils).
the cheap electronic ones are usually good enough for the everyday appliance, however,
if what you need is nice steady signal you want to invest more or get a coil converter.

good luck
-thomas


To: Kaufmann <sfkaufma>
Subject: Re: Current converter (Europe - USA)


In article <3vnruu$dsh@elna.ethz.ch>, you write:
> Hi there,
> I look for a converter from 220V~50Hz to 110V~60Hz (I'm going to America and
> have to use a few things, like my modem). I know where I can buy such
> converters for 100W and 200W, but I don't need that much.
> My questions are: Where do I get such a converter for less than 100W (about 10
> - 20W), do they exist? Would it be safe to build them on your own and if yes,
> how?
you can build them on your own if you like. go to a special shop that sells transformer 
coils (there is one in oerlikon), buy a coil of your size, buy a metal of plastic case to fit
it in (same shop), buy a CH plug-in (special one, eg in the electronic shop in 
hirschengraben), add a cable with US plug for power supply (hirschengraben) - that's it ...

easy  hugh? (i did it for a slightly bigger setup, multiple plug ins)

THE EASIER WAY, of course, is to buy the whole stuff in a low cost electronic shop
in the states (eg. Fry's (West coast), Lechmere (East Coast), or on Canal St in NYC...).
it's a lot cheaper and smaller than what you can build on your own.

BTW: there are converter with coils (a bit bigger) and electronic ones (no coils).
the cheap electronic ones are usually good enough for the everyday appliance, however,
if what you need is nice steady signal you want to invest more or get a coil converter.

good luck
-thomas


To: Kaufmann <sfkaufma>
Subject: Re: Current converter (Europe - USA)


In article <3vnruu$dsh@elna.ethz.ch>, you write:
> Hi there,
> I look for a converter from 220V~50Hz to 110V~60Hz (I'm going to America and
> have to use a few things, like my modem). I know where I can buy such
> converters for 100W and 200W, but I don't need that much.
> My questions are: Where do I get such a converter for less than 100W (about 10
> - 20W), do they exist? Would it be safe to build them on your own and if yes,
> how?
you can build them on your own if you like. go to a special shop that sells transformer 
coils (there is one in oerlikon), buy a coil of your size, buy a metal of plastic case to fit
it in (same shop), buy a CH plug-in (special one, eg in the electronic shop in 
hirschengraben), add a cable with US plug for power supply (hirschengraben) - that's it ...

easy  hugh? (i did it for a slightly bigger setup, multiple plug ins)

THE EASIER WAY, of course, is to buy the whole stuff in a low cost electronic shop
in the states (eg. Fry's (West coast), Lechmere (East Coast), or on Canal St in NYC...).
it's a lot cheaper and smaller than what you can build on your own.

BTW: there are converter with coils (a bit bigger) and electronic ones (no coils).
the cheap electronic ones are usually good enough for the everyday appliance, however,
if what you need is nice steady signal you want to invest more or get a coil converter.

good luck
-thomas