Comments on: Mixed Voltages – Watt to Do

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By: Randy C

Randy C — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:10:05 +0000

Hi Max – I could use a step down transformer, as I mentioned, but the chances of this amp getting plugged into the wrong outlet isn’t worth it. I’m not sure what I’ll do with it yet. Probably sell it and go acoustic. I hardly ever play anymore.

By: Max Miller

Max Miller — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:21:33 +0000

Couldn’t you also get some adapter electrical plugs? My family has taken them on trips to Europe so their appliances would work.

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By: Randy C

Randy C — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:27:31 +0000

That seems to be the way to go with both outlets. I wasn’t sure how much that would add to the cost and whether it would be difficult, but it sound like it’s not the big of a deal. Probably more common than I had thought.

By: macky

macky — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:05:30 +0000

definitely buy the small stuff here. that’s how i’d do it.

i actually stayed over a relative’s house (longtime sf resident since the 60′s) last week and was impressed with the optional 110v-220v outlets. i would definitely include that if i built a house in davao.

another low-cost way of saving your fender amplifier (and other 110v items) is to tape a large tab (with “110v” labelled) at the end of the plug. it should at best minimize the risk, avoid confusion and make anyone think twice before plugging your unit.

like everywhere, you may end up with a few wires hanging around the outlets (especially behind the tv) and it’s best to have labelled plugs back there.

By: RT Cunningham

RT Cunningham — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:36:42 +0000

AVRs aren’t made to handle the incoming voltage. I’m sure the fuse would blow immediately.

The AVR I use for my PC, my monitor and everything else on the desktop only cost me 600 pesos, which is like $13.00. 3 or 4 of them should be sufficient for everything you own that might need them.

I’ve had no problems with dual wiring at all. There are two outlets side-by-side in most areas of the house (not all) with one being 110 and one being 220. We have some kitchen appliances which are 110 and one TV (19 inch LCD) which is 110, but we really don’t need all the outlets we have in place. It’s just better to be safe than sorry.

By: Randy C

Randy C — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:20:16 +0000

Hi RT – I thought I remembered you having your house done that way. If the cost isn’t much more, it might be a good idea for me in the beginning at least. Any issues that you’ve experienced because of the dual wiring?

Haven’t really had to deal with AVRs before and can’t say I’ve seen them much when I’ve been there. Sounds like I better get used to them though. I’m not much of an electrician but I wonder if an AVR couldn’t be applied before all the power to the outlets, or is that just too much for them to handle?