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question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin with (?)
ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin with (?)
ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
"Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
Can't help much, but I do know that direct US imports to Oz require either a
step-down transformer or a replacement power transformer. This is the first
thing that came up on Google as a sponsored link:
http :// tortech,com .au/index8.html
I've no idea whether the frequency difference has any significance for an
amp, I would guess not.
Tony D
"Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
Can't help much, but I do know that direct US imports to Oz require either a
step-down transformer or a replacement power transformer. This is the first
thing that came up on Google as a sponsored link:
http :// tortech,com .au/index8.html
I've no idea whether the frequency difference has any significance for an
amp, I would guess not.
Tony D
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
"Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
Yes, not all parts of the world have the same line voltage. Europe for
example is around 240v so yes a step transformer would be needed or you
would need to mod your amp with a transformer designed for different
voltages.
BH
"Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
Yes, not all parts of the world have the same line voltage. Europe for
example is around 240v so yes a step transformer would be needed or you
would need to mod your amp with a transformer designed for different
voltages.
BH
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys. so
why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power hooked
to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
"Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys. so
why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power hooked
to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
"Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
"jerry" <dion45@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:ce981$481e8d91$2587@news.teranews,com ...
> just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys.
what are they in the US? just curious.
> so
> why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power
> hooked
> to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
>> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
>> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
>> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
>> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
>> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
>> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>>
>> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
>> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
>> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>>
>> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
>> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> with (?)
>>
>> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
>> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
>
>
> ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
"jerry" <dion45@videotron.ca> wrote in message
news:ce981$481e8d91$2587@news.teranews,com ...
> just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys.
what are they in the US? just curious.
> so
> why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power
> hooked
> to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
>> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
>> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
>> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
>> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
>> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
>> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>>
>> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
>> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
>> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>>
>> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
>> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> with (?)
>>
>> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
>> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
>
>
> ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
12 volt in the u,s, also
"Grinner" <grinner@nowhere,com > wrote in message
news:481ec21f$0$1026$afc38c87@news.optusnet,com .au...
>
> "jerry" <dion45@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> news:ce981$481e8d91$2587@news.teranews,com ...
> > just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys.
> what are they in the US? just curious.
> > so
> > why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power
> > hooked
> > to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> > "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> > news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> >> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> >> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> >> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> >> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> >> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> >> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
> >>
> >> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> >> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an
amp.
> >> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
> >>
> >> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> >> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to
begin
> > with (?)
> >>
> >> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> >> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
> >
> >
> > ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
>
>
** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
12 volt in the u,s, also
"Grinner" <grinner@nowhere,com > wrote in message
news:481ec21f$0$1026$afc38c87@news.optusnet,com .au...
>
> "jerry" <dion45@videotron.ca> wrote in message
> news:ce981$481e8d91$2587@news.teranews,com ...
> > just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys.
> what are they in the US? just curious.
> > so
> > why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power
> > hooked
> > to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> > "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> > news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> >> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> >> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> >> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> >> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> >> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> >> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
> >>
> >> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> >> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an
amp.
> >> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
> >>
> >> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> >> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to
begin
> > with (?)
> >>
> >> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> >> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
> >
> >
> > ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
>
>
** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
jerry wrote:
> just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys. so
> why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power hooked
> to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
>
>>Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
>>but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
>>outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
>>I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
>>or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
>>That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>>
>>I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
>>and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
>>I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>>
>>I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
>>so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
>
> with (?)
>
>>ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
>>gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
>
>
>
> ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
Inverters can be noisy. The whole setup would be inefficient. Better to buy a
good step down with proper ground assignment.
jerry wrote:
> just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys. so
> why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power hooked
> to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
>
>>Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
>>but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
>>outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
>>I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
>>or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
>>That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>>
>>I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
>>and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
>>I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>>
>>I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
>>so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
>
> with (?)
>
>>ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
>>gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
>
>
>
> ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
Inverters can be noisy. The whole setup would be inefficient. Better to buy a
good step down with proper ground assignment.
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
good inverters have filters. if i'm not mistaken it would take more than a
step down transformer. european power used to be a different h.z or cycles
than ameracian wich is 60 hz. they used to have 40 hz. what is it now?
"Jim" <jim@askmebeforeyousend,com > wrote in message
news:Ke-dnZQsCemCT73VnZ2dnUVZ_h3inZ2d@isomediainc...
> jerry wrote:
>
> > just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys.
so
> > why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power
hooked
> > to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> > "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> > news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> >
> >>Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> >>but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> >>outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> >>I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> >>or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> >>That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
> >>
> >>I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> >>and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an
amp.
> >>I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
> >>
> >>I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> >>so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> >
> > with (?)
> >
> >>ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> >>gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
> >
> >
> >
> > ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
>
> Inverters can be noisy. The whole setup would be inefficient. Better to
buy a
> good step down with proper ground assignment.
** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
good inverters have filters. if i'm not mistaken it would take more than a
step down transformer. european power used to be a different h.z or cycles
than ameracian wich is 60 hz. they used to have 40 hz. what is it now?
"Jim" <jim@askmebeforeyousend,com > wrote in message
news:Ke-dnZQsCemCT73VnZ2dnUVZ_h3inZ2d@isomediainc...
> jerry wrote:
>
> > just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys.
so
> > why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power
hooked
> > to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> > "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> > news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> >
> >>Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> >>but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> >>outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> >>I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> >>or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> >>That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
> >>
> >>I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> >>and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an
amp.
> >>I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
> >>
> >>I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> >>so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> >
> > with (?)
> >
> >>ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> >>gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
> >
> >
> >
> > ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
>
> Inverters can be noisy. The whole setup would be inefficient. Better to
buy a
> good step down with proper ground assignment.
** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
In article <Ke-dnZQsCemCT73VnZ2dnUVZ_h3inZ2d@isomediainc>,
Jim <jim@askmebeforeyousend,com > wrote:
> jerry wrote:
>
> > just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys. so
> > why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power
> > hooked
> > to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> > "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> > news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> >
> >>Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> >>but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> >>outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> >>I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> >>or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> >>That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
> >>
> >>I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> >>and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> >>I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
> >>
> >>I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> >>so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> >
> > with (?)
> >
> >>ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> >>gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
> >
> >
> >
> > ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
>
> Inverters can be noisy. The whole setup would be inefficient.
> Better to buy a good step down with proper ground assignment.
Agreed. The battery would be toast in no time.
--
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| Andy. |
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In article <Ke-dnZQsCemCT73VnZ2dnUVZ_h3inZ2d@isomediainc>,
Jim <jim@askmebeforeyousend,com > wrote:
> jerry wrote:
>
> > just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc batterys. so
> > why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power
> > hooked
> > to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> > "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> > news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> >
> >>Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> >>but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> >>outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> >>I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> >>or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> >>That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
> >>
> >>I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> >>and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> >>I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
> >>
> >>I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> >>so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> >
> > with (?)
> >
> >>ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> >>gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
> >
> >
> >
> > ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
>
> Inverters can be noisy. The whole setup would be inefficient.
> Better to buy a good step down with proper ground assignment.
Agreed. The battery would be toast in no time.
--
| Cheers, |
| Andy. |
| Improve Usenet: Killfile Google Groups |
| http :// improve-usenet.org/ |
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
i guess you didn't get it. iwas saying a big charger. one that can be used
to boost. no battery involved.
"Andy" <no@spam.no> wrote in message
news:no-D1EF43.18085007052008@freenews.iinet,net .au...
> In article <Ke-dnZQsCemCT73VnZ2dnUVZ_h3inZ2d@isomediainc>,
> Jim <jim@askmebeforeyousend,com > wrote:
>
> > jerry wrote:
> >
> > > just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc
batterys. so
> > > why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power
> > > hooked
> > > to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> > > "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> > > news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> > >
> > >>Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> > >>but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> > >>outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> > >>I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> > >>or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> > >>That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
> > >>
> > >>I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> > >>and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an
amp.
> > >>I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
> > >>
> > >>I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> > >>so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to
begin
> > >
> > > with (?)
> > >
> > >>ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> > >>gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
> >
> > Inverters can be noisy. The whole setup would be inefficient.
> > Better to buy a good step down with proper ground assignment.
>
> Agreed. The battery would be toast in no time.
>
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> | Andy. |
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** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
i guess you didn't get it. iwas saying a big charger. one that can be used
to boost. no battery involved.
"Andy" <no@spam.no> wrote in message
news:no-D1EF43.18085007052008@freenews.iinet,net .au...
> In article <Ke-dnZQsCemCT73VnZ2dnUVZ_h3inZ2d@isomediainc>,
> Jim <jim@askmebeforeyousend,com > wrote:
>
> > jerry wrote:
> >
> > > just a thought but i think most european cars have 12 volt dc
batterys. so
> > > why wouldn't a heavy duty battery charger that plugs into there power
> > > hooked
> > > to an inverter for north american power work. just a thought.
> > > "Squier" <squier@strats,net > wrote in message
> > > news:040520081809006765%squier@strats,net ...
> > >
> > >>Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> > >>but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> > >>outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> > >>I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> > >>or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> > >>That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
> > >>
> > >>I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> > >>and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an
amp.
> > >>I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
> > >>
> > >>I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> > >>so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to
begin
> > >
> > > with (?)
> > >
> > >>ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> > >>gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
> >
> > Inverters can be noisy. The whole setup would be inefficient.
> > Better to buy a good step down with proper ground assignment.
>
> Agreed. The battery would be toast in no time.
>
> --
> | Cheers, |
> | Andy. |
> | Improve Usenet: Killfile Google Groups |
> | http :// improve-usenet.org/ |
** Posted from http :// www .teranews,com **
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
On Sun, 04 May 2008 18:09:00 -0400, Squier <squier@strats,net > wrote:
>Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
>but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
>outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
>I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
>or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
>That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
>I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
>and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
>I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
>I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
>so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin with (?)
>
>ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
>gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
I have a US Fender amp and I use an external transformer between it
and the local (Australian) power outlet.
You couls have the amp modified, but I chose against that.
On Sun, 04 May 2008 18:09:00 -0400, Squier <squier@strats,net > wrote:
>Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
>but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
>outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
>I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
>or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
>That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
>I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
>and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
>I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
>I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
>so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin with (?)
>
>ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
>gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
I have a US Fender amp and I use an external transformer between it
and the local (Australian) power outlet.
You couls have the amp modified, but I chose against that.
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
On 5 touko, 01:09, Squier <squ...@strats,net > wrote:
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
There are often preamps etc. sold here that come with a converter from
US to european power..but I dunno if they would be powerful enough for
power amps...
On 5 touko, 01:09, Squier <squ...@strats,net > wrote:
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
There are often preamps etc. sold here that come with a converter from
US to european power..but I dunno if they would be powerful enough for
power amps...
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
Squier wrote:
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an
> amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to
> begin with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
I've had my Super Reverb (American) in Europe, and there was no problem
using it with the appropriate transformers.
Don
Squier wrote:
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon)
> but would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb
> outside of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that
> I can still use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes
> or mod the amp somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC).
> That would go for all the amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances
> and such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an
> amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there
> so it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to
> begin with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
I've had my Super Reverb (American) in Europe, and there was no problem
using it with the appropriate transformers.
Don
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
On Sun, 04 May 2008 18:09:00 -0400, Squier wrote:
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon) but
> would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb outside
> of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that I can still
> use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes or mod the amp
> somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC). That would go for all the
> amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances and
> such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there so
> it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
On some Fender and other amps (not sure about the more modern ones) the
operating voltage can be changed by moving a clearly labelled plug/switch
which changes where the power transformer is tapped. On other stuff (the
Alembic preamp comes to mind) it's simply a matter of opening 'er up and
moving a lead from one lug to another one on the tranny. Easy-peasy if
you know a bit about electronics.
Otherwise, an appropriate external transformer is easily found in yer
local electronic store.
Just make sure you get the correct power rating. i.e. Power CONSUMPTION
not power OUTPUT. A 100 watt amp could easily have a consumption of over
150 watts or more.
Thump
On Sun, 04 May 2008 18:09:00 -0400, Squier wrote:
> Here's the question - (not that I'm world travelling anytime soon) but
> would anyone know if I did take (for example) my Deluxe Reverb outside
> of US - are there easy to use plugin 'converters' so that I can still
> use my amp? Or do I need to have transformer changes or mod the amp
> somehow ? (It's standard US 120 volt AC). That would go for all the
> amps I have (120 volt AC).
>
> I know they have some trick connectors/converters for appliances and
> such - but not sure if these would actually work properly for an amp.
> I'd hate to fry it and then be really sorry for doing it wrong.
>
> I know once it gets to the rectifier it's all DC current from there so
> it's just getting regulated AC at right voltage into the amp to begin
> with (?)
>
> ok - any comments or personal experience appreciated (or pointers to
> gadgets/converters that are known to be ok with tube amps).
On some Fender and other amps (not sure about the more modern ones) the
operating voltage can be changed by moving a clearly labelled plug/switch
which changes where the power transformer is tapped. On other stuff (the
Alembic preamp comes to mind) it's simply a matter of opening 'er up and
moving a lead from one lug to another one on the tranny. Easy-peasy if
you know a bit about electronics.
Otherwise, an appropriate external transformer is easily found in yer
local electronic store.
Just make sure you get the correct power rating. i.e. Power CONSUMPTION
not power OUTPUT. A 100 watt amp could easily have a consumption of over
150 watts or more.
Thump
Re: question for those outside the US concerning use of US wired amps
In article <6WVTj.121437$XH2.11638@fe03.news.easynews,com >,
Thump <aussiebass@gmail,com > wrote:
> On some Fender and other amps (not sure about the more modern ones) the
> operating voltage can be changed by moving a clearly labelled plug/switch
> which changes where the power transformer is tapped.
Yes, this is true - although I've never seen one intact - generally
(smart thinking) techs remove these switches/fix them down somewhere
inside the amp so they can't be fucked around with.
Which is all in all a sensible practice. I can just imagine how pissed
off I'd be if I plugged the thing in at a gig to find that the switch
had been bumped from 230 to 117....
--
| Cheers, |
| Andy. |
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In article <6WVTj.121437$XH2.11638@fe03.news.easynews,com >,
Thump <aussiebass@gmail,com > wrote:
> On some Fender and other amps (not sure about the more modern ones) the
> operating voltage can be changed by moving a clearly labelled plug/switch
> which changes where the power transformer is tapped.
Yes, this is true - although I've never seen one intact - generally
(smart thinking) techs remove these switches/fix them down somewhere
inside the amp so they can't be fucked around with.
Which is all in all a sensible practice. I can just imagine how pissed
off I'd be if I plugged the thing in at a gig to find that the switch
had been bumped from 230 to 117....
--
| Cheers, |
| Andy. |
| Improve Usenet: Killfile Google Groups |
| http :// improve-usenet.org/ |
