Semi-OT 220v power in the home

[Lennart Sorensen]

On Mon, Jan 15, 2007 at 10:04:39PM -0500, jim ruxton wrote:
> You could buy a transformer here to go from 110 to 220 volts.
> http://www.houseof220.com/index.php?main_page=contact_us
> You would have to buy it based on the wattage of the product. One thing
> that you have to be sure of is that the product you are testing will
> work on 60Hz .Most 220 volt services run at 50Hz. Most likely it won't
> be an issue but just thought I'd mention it. If you just need it for a
> short time I may have a transformer I can lend you. Also I believe
> "Above All" on Bloor street sells them.

Many products here run 60Hz 220V (using both power rails in a common
house hold circuit), such as the stove, dryer, A/C, etc.

The real question is what kind of product it is for.

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