220-110 volt conversion - United Bimmer Community

**Numark318i** · 10-30-2005, 01:50 PM

ok so i got european outlets. I need a converter/transformer to convert the power to 110. is this possible?

**c1apton** · 10-30-2005, 03:05 PM

You're going to have to be more specific - European and US power differences are 50 cycles (euro) to 60 cycles (US). If your looking for 220 outlet to 110 - alot of Electrical Supply Co's have them. Try to describe what you're going from - to

**cainchapman** · 10-31-2005, 02:50 AM

Yes, it is easy. You shouldn't have any problem with the frequency of the system. 50 or 60 Hz only really matters if you have inductive equipment. As most these days are electronic and the reverse recovery time of the diodes are in the micro-second range, rather than milli-second, it's a non issue.

If you are trying to get from 240/230/220vac to 110vac, then you need a step-down transformer. If you are trying to go the other way, you need a step up transformer.

However, you have said that you have European outlets, not that you have travelled to Europe, so if the plugs are incorrect, you only need to change them, the electricity is still the same if you are in the US. (plugs aren't that smart).