10 May
2003
10 May
'03
9:56 a.m.
Cameron Kaiser writes:
Anyone out there have experience with how Japanese
computers of that era
(early 1980s) tolerate United States mains voltage, since Japanese voltage
is lower (100V)? Any recommendations, cautions, or concerns?
A variac (ISTR is three syllables) will work, but why can't you get a
18-20vac transformer and wire it to buck the 120v down to 100v? I'd think
that would be simpler, and a whole lot smaller.
Cameron, you said you were in the market for a variac. I have a couple for
sale, but they are 10A, complete with STEEL rack panel. These would be
great for any workbench, and good for some current as well. Drop me a line
offlist.
Gary Hildebrand
St. Joseph, MO