19 Sep
2006
19 Sep
'06
12:47 a.m.
On 18/9/06 23:14, "Tony Duell" <ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk> wrote:
I've just checked my UK Dreamcast and it's only rated at 0.27A which is
what, 65W? Perhaps the OP is using the first type of transformer you listed,
must admit I'm guilty of that one many years ago and now use a heavy
isolating step-down unit bought specifically for the task.....
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Adrian/Witchy
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collection?
It converts a
240V input to a 110V output (not
been able to check the exact specs on it, as
it's in use and very hot), as my Dreamcast I
Now that worries me. A transformer should not be 'very hot'. Either it's
not designed for 50Hz working (umikely), or it's underrated for the
application. Do you have idea idea as to the power (VA) rating of the
transformer and the power you machine takes?