Aloha everybody.
I have exchanged numerous messages with Bosch regarding the energy requirements for this unit.
http://www.boschappliances.com/appliances-laundry_washers_axxis_axxis-plus_WAS24460UC.html
http://www.bshextranet.com/files/techtoolbox/WAS24460UC_EN_IS.pdf
http://www.bshextranet.com/files/techtoolbox/WAS24460UC_EN_II.pdf
They told me twice that it requires 208/240 VAC 60Hz 15A ~1600-2000 watts and single phase but I don't trust that because the back of the machine says 12A 220-240 VACand 2000watts but in another place says Pmax 2660-2840 w.
I asked them to confirm and be very certain about the power phase requirements since I have to get an appropriate converter / regulator for it and I don't want to waste money. She first responded that their tech people said "it doesn't matter", then I became more aggressive expressing frustration and that it most likely does matter and that it could result in significant waste of money. She then replied with a one word email, "single" presumably meaning "single phase".
Here is a picture of the type of plug on the end of the cord for the washer.
http://images.marketworks.com/hi/58/57750/l5666-c-3pk-2.jpg
How can I find out definitively if something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400041395756
would run the washer from a conventional 110-120 VAC U.S. Nema 5-15 plug like this:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/7f/NEMA-5-15.svg/283px-NEMA-5-15.svg.png
I'd really like to have a grounded solution, if possible but I suppose I could ground the chassis of the machine if necessary.
Thanks for your help!
I have exchanged numerous messages with Bosch regarding the energy requirements for this unit.
http://www.boschappliances.com/appliances-laundry_washers_axxis_axxis-plus_WAS24460UC.html
http://www.bshextranet.com/files/techtoolbox/WAS24460UC_EN_IS.pdf
http://www.bshextranet.com/files/techtoolbox/WAS24460UC_EN_II.pdf
They told me twice that it requires 208/240 VAC 60Hz 15A ~1600-2000 watts and single phase but I don't trust that because the back of the machine says 12A 220-240 VACand 2000watts but in another place says Pmax 2660-2840 w.
I asked them to confirm and be very certain about the power phase requirements since I have to get an appropriate converter / regulator for it and I don't want to waste money. She first responded that their tech people said "it doesn't matter", then I became more aggressive expressing frustration and that it most likely does matter and that it could result in significant waste of money. She then replied with a one word email, "single" presumably meaning "single phase".
Here is a picture of the type of plug on the end of the cord for the washer.
http://images.marketworks.com/hi/58/57750/l5666-c-3pk-2.jpg
How can I find out definitively if something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400041395756
would run the washer from a conventional 110-120 VAC U.S. Nema 5-15 plug like this:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/7f/NEMA-5-15.svg/283px-NEMA-5-15.svg.png
I'd really like to have a grounded solution, if possible but I suppose I could ground the chassis of the machine if necessary.
Thanks for your help!