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In article <3vnruu$dsh@elna.ethz.ch> sfkaufma writes:

> 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
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> converters for 100W and 200W, but I don't need that much.
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I bet none of those converters will actually change the frequency,
as that would be quite hard to do, I'd imagine.

> 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?

Just use a transformer I'd say...

A modem will use DC anyway, and would probably just have a
wall PSU. It would be easier to get a more appropraiatly
rated one of these, surely?

> It would make me happy if anybody could give me an answer. Thank you.

--Dan Evans.
(Using my Father's a/c at the moment)
Email via gevans@cafe.glassnet.com at the moment, but usually to
dan.evans@sjc.ox.ac.uk
http://sable.ox.ac.uk/~sjoh0014/