mazthespark wrote: » think u can buy a converter to do the job some people say an ordinary site traffo works too
mazthespark wrote: » its a big yellow box not the most elegant item but im sure u could locate it somewhere out of site and run a cable from it to the mixers intended location. there available in most builders providers/ electrical wholesalers.
mazthespark wrote: » it all depends on the house and how it is wired. best option might be to install traffo in utility or a room near kitchen where the traffo would be out of site. then install a socket in the kitchen and run a cable from this to the traffo. we used a restricted duty socket so that items could not be plugged into it incorrectly. you need special plugtops to fit into these sockets. would probably not be very noticable once installed either. hope this makes sense http://www.mkelectric.co.uk/en-GB/Products/WD/white/logicplus/switchedsocketoutlets/Nonstandard/Pages/K1246WHI.aspx
psittacosis wrote: » Your motor speeds will also be messed up as the US uses 60Hz frequency while most of Europe operates on 50Hz. One possible solution would be to use a VSD (Variable Speed Drive). An ABB or similar at 0.3 kW would cost under 200E and would change the voltage down to 110V and increase the frequecy to 60Hz.
mazthespark wrote: » quite possibly the mixer will still work here check its label and see it will say the voltage followed by the frequency eg 110v 50/60 hz if it says 50/60 it will work normally over here and the earlier solution i gave will still work
mazthespark wrote: » one of those american converter traffos is probably the best option now as some of them change frequency aswell afaik think maplins stock them. the idea of placing the traffo elsewhere will still work but a site traffo wont do the job
mazthespark wrote: » just had a quick glance at website they stock bigger than that best thing to do is call in to them only way you will get what you need
psittacosis wrote: » If the mixer is 325W I wouldn't go below a 400VA trafo and 500VA wouldbe preferable just so your not overloading it. In regard to the 60Hz frequency it shouldn't do the mixer any problems to run it on 50Hz it will just run slightly slower. When I say shouldn't I'm not sure what type of motor the mixer is using so I'm not 100% if you have a model number or detailed information about the internal electrics I could give a better answer.
robbie7730 wrote: » It might not run slower if its a universal motor in it, it would for an induction motor alright, but it could also have one of them shaded pole motors like a washing machine pump uses, which would also be slightly slower. Its probably a universal motor though. A 325watt mixer would be 325va divided by any power factor so id agree 350-400va transformer at least. I would`t think the 60hz to 50hz would have any major affect either.
Kevin! wrote: » okay, well I've ordered the above transformer from amazon so hopefully it converts the frequency as well.
