Hi all,
My first post as a complete electronics novice. A very very brief overview:
My wife and I moved from the UK (220-240V) to Ecuador (110-120V as in US). We’ve brought some of our electronics with us (most importantly my work equipment), some of which works on both voltages, some of which is 220V only (having done a bit of research before, we determined from other people that had done the same that it was possible). All devices we brought with us are 50-60Hz, so the only hurdle is voltage.
As you probably gathered, I want to be able to get a 220-240V feed into the house alongside the 110-120V (obviously on dedicated sockets to be planned out in advance).
Loads of articles explain that the 220V is already available, but this is 220V between the two live lines, unlike the UK 220V which is only over the one live line and neutral.
I’ve read people from the UK making this happen in the US and Canada, but their chat is usually above my understanding. So, if possible, would people here be able to help explain how I would go about doing this? (And by ‘I’, I mean a qualified skilled electrician). And also how much of a job it is?
Thank you!
My first post as a complete electronics novice. A very very brief overview:
My wife and I moved from the UK (220-240V) to Ecuador (110-120V as in US). We’ve brought some of our electronics with us (most importantly my work equipment), some of which works on both voltages, some of which is 220V only (having done a bit of research before, we determined from other people that had done the same that it was possible). All devices we brought with us are 50-60Hz, so the only hurdle is voltage.
As you probably gathered, I want to be able to get a 220-240V feed into the house alongside the 110-120V (obviously on dedicated sockets to be planned out in advance).
Loads of articles explain that the 220V is already available, but this is 220V between the two live lines, unlike the UK 220V which is only over the one live line and neutral.
I’ve read people from the UK making this happen in the US and Canada, but their chat is usually above my understanding. So, if possible, would people here be able to help explain how I would go about doing this? (And by ‘I’, I mean a qualified skilled electrician). And also how much of a job it is?
Thank you!