Hey, Sallam,
couldn't this power thing be a good addition for
 VCF 3.0? A speach about how to operate Eq. from a different
 country (and power system) in an acceptable and safe fashion ?
 Maybe if Philip and me (possible with a thirs, US guy) team up
 to give an outline of the different circumstances to remember
 when using foreign (old) computers ? There might be some need. 
 Yes, I think this would make for a great workshop.  I expect more people
 to start trading computers across the world and this will make for a very
 relevant discussion. 
 
I think it's an excellent idea.  In fact I have long thought a computer-buff's
guide to power electrics (the mains) would be worth writing.
But I doubt I'll manage VCF 3 this year.  A holiday in CA is not something I do
every year, alas...
Philip.