I would like to request some assistance as the more I research the more questions arise.
While living in the Middle East I purchased some fairly expensive audio equipment for home theater. Of course all of these are 230v 50/60Hz. When I returned to the states I shipped them home assuming I would be able to hook them up with not issues. Now I am not so certain.
I'll begin by listing what I want to connect.
Surfire Theater Grand Processor 4 (40 Watt)
Sunfire Signature Grand Amp 7/400 (1800 Watt)
Denon DVD A1XV (80 Watt)
Definitive BP3000TL (1000 Watt X 2)
Definitive BP2000 (300 Watt X 2)
Definitive C/L/R 3000 (150 Watt)
These are peak requirements. I doubt very seriously I will use more than 3000 watts and most likely far less as I live in an apartment complex and won't be able to use the system any where near its full potential.
I understand in a 220/230/240 volt country this is achieved with 1 hot, 1 neutral, and dedicated ground. I now know here in the USA in a 240V AC circuit we drop the neutral and use 2 hots.
I don't believe I can supply 240 volts developed in this manner to my equipment however I have not gotten a definitive answer on this subject. Of course any business selling step up transformers will tell you no you need a transformer. Do I need a step up transformer to connect this equipment or can I use an American Nema 10-30 on a 30A breaker tying the ground to neutral? I know this is not to code however I've read that if you are not using a 110V leg in this circuit it is premissible. I can do a leakage current test once its hooked up to ensure there is no voltage present on equipment cases.
I have researched the step up transformers being sold to consumers and I am not impressed. There seems to be a wide gap between industral commercial grade step up transformers and step up transformers being sold for home use. If this is the path I need to go I would welcome any educated suggestions.
I would choose 120V to 220V step up transformers. I would utilize 3 separate 20A circuits placing 600 watts on a 1kVA on 1 circuit, 2000 watts on a 3kVA on 1 circuit and 2070 watts on a 3kVA on the 3rd curcuit.
Unless some one with user experience can change my mind my thinking is most or what is available is of very poor quality and not much better than garbage.
I would like to ask is it possible to purchase 1kVA and 3kVA commercial transformers, at a reasonable price, that would allow me to supply 120V from a NEMA 5-20 circuit and have the option to output 230V. If available, even if they require hardwiring, I can easily attach the 120v power cords for input and BS1363 power strips to the output terminals. I'll mention I intend to use BS1363 13A power strips and plugs once I find the solution that will allow to get this system connected and working.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You.
John
While living in the Middle East I purchased some fairly expensive audio equipment for home theater. Of course all of these are 230v 50/60Hz. When I returned to the states I shipped them home assuming I would be able to hook them up with not issues. Now I am not so certain.
I'll begin by listing what I want to connect.
Surfire Theater Grand Processor 4 (40 Watt)
Sunfire Signature Grand Amp 7/400 (1800 Watt)
Denon DVD A1XV (80 Watt)
Definitive BP3000TL (1000 Watt X 2)
Definitive BP2000 (300 Watt X 2)
Definitive C/L/R 3000 (150 Watt)
These are peak requirements. I doubt very seriously I will use more than 3000 watts and most likely far less as I live in an apartment complex and won't be able to use the system any where near its full potential.
I understand in a 220/230/240 volt country this is achieved with 1 hot, 1 neutral, and dedicated ground. I now know here in the USA in a 240V AC circuit we drop the neutral and use 2 hots.
I don't believe I can supply 240 volts developed in this manner to my equipment however I have not gotten a definitive answer on this subject. Of course any business selling step up transformers will tell you no you need a transformer. Do I need a step up transformer to connect this equipment or can I use an American Nema 10-30 on a 30A breaker tying the ground to neutral? I know this is not to code however I've read that if you are not using a 110V leg in this circuit it is premissible. I can do a leakage current test once its hooked up to ensure there is no voltage present on equipment cases.
I have researched the step up transformers being sold to consumers and I am not impressed. There seems to be a wide gap between industral commercial grade step up transformers and step up transformers being sold for home use. If this is the path I need to go I would welcome any educated suggestions.
I would choose 120V to 220V step up transformers. I would utilize 3 separate 20A circuits placing 600 watts on a 1kVA on 1 circuit, 2000 watts on a 3kVA on 1 circuit and 2070 watts on a 3kVA on the 3rd curcuit.
Unless some one with user experience can change my mind my thinking is most or what is available is of very poor quality and not much better than garbage.
I would like to ask is it possible to purchase 1kVA and 3kVA commercial transformers, at a reasonable price, that would allow me to supply 120V from a NEMA 5-20 circuit and have the option to output 230V. If available, even if they require hardwiring, I can easily attach the 120v power cords for input and BS1363 power strips to the output terminals. I'll mention I intend to use BS1363 13A power strips and plugs once I find the solution that will allow to get this system connected and working.
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You.
John