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Food Dehydrator 110 to 220v

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    #2
    KK4SAM
    Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭KK4SAM


    You could use an standard industrial Traffo 220/110 ? € 50.00 SH ?


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    whizbang
    Registered Users Posts: 1,935 ✭✭✭whizbang


    I think it be next to impossible to get a 220v heater element that would be a direct replacement. You would also have to change the fan, maybe the timer too. And the wiring.

    you could get a custom heater element made up, If there was space, get a second one and connect in series, but the other bits are still a problem.

    If it was simply a heater element, you could run it through a lighting dimmer switch, but it doesn't look good.


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,594 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    whizbang wrote: »
    If it was simply a heater element, you could run it through a lighting dimmer switch, but it doesn't look good.

    This is an interesting idea, but I do not think it is very safe.


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    #5
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,594 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    iqmdublin wrote: »
    Someone said I could change the resistor?

    That is not correct.


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    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    whizbang wrote: »

    If it was simply a heater element, you could run it through a lighting dimmer switch, but it doesn't look good.

    Could connect it in series with a 1600w 230v element and it might work, but just as impractical as the dimmer:)


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    iqmdublin
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭iqmdublin


    thanks for the input guys, ive decided to go for the 230v european version in the end, saves all the hassle! : S
    Not good for the wallet though, but should last for 10 years anyway


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    #8
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,594 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    ^^ A sensible decision IMHO


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