Transformers as the consensus indicates, are when properly sized, no problem. 50/60 Hz regenerator are a very different story. Many are absolutely not intended for use with electronics - they regenerate 60Hz square waves with all the associated HF harmonics. Unless they specifically state '100% pure sinewave' or words similar, you can safely assume they're using the far less expensive and far dirtier 'chopper' design.
Moving From USA Overseas... Looking For Advice re: Electrical Service and Gear
hello all,
i'm moving from the USA to Vietnam (220V / 50 hz) and am looking for some advice on the best and safest way to hook up my system out there. the area i'm moving to - district 2 in ho chi minh city - apparently has power outages monthly. any advice on safely running my gear out there would be appreciated.
as you can see, i have no idea what's the best and safest way to run USA spec equipment in Vietnam and would appreciate all inputs and recommendations.
thanks!
Scott
i'm moving from the USA to Vietnam (220V / 50 hz) and am looking for some advice on the best and safest way to hook up my system out there. the area i'm moving to - district 2 in ho chi minh city - apparently has power outages monthly. any advice on safely running my gear out there would be appreciated.
- is it better to have my gear converted to 220V, or simply use a 220V - 120V step down transformer?
- should i use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS / battery backup) or is a good surge protector sufficient?
- is it possible to use a step down transformer in line with a UPS, ie, wall to UPS, UPS to transformer, transformer to gear?
as you can see, i have no idea what's the best and safest way to run USA spec equipment in Vietnam and would appreciate all inputs and recommendations.
thanks!
Scott