So there is a short on the wiring between the power socket and switch which needs fixing.
Then it will work, with the appropeiate link, on 240V painlessly

Quite a possibility.!
Max.

 

It may be that there is more to changing the line voltage than just moving that connection. There may be additional connections on the other side of the PCB. Clearly, since the fuse failed, something is not right.

 

It may be that there is more to changing the line voltage than just moving that connection. There may be additional connections on the other side of the PCB. Clearly, since the fuse failed, something is not right.

Thanks misterbill, I had it connected for a period of time I also switch it on/off multiple times and it seems to be working fine at 240v now. I don’t know why the fuse blewup at my first attempt !!

 

hi Tech,
Thanks for the feedback.
E

 

hi Tech,
Thanks for the feedback.
E

Thanks Eric, you have been great too

 

Thanks misterbill, I had it connected for a period of time I also switch it on/off multiple times and it seems to be working fine at 240v now. I don’t know why the fuse blewup at my first attempt !!

There must have been a small short circuit that "cleared itself" as the fuse was failing. That does happen on occasions, possibly an examination would show evidence of where the fault had been. Possibly a solder thread created while moving that link.

 

There must have been a small short circuit that "cleared itself" as the fuse was failing. That does happen on occasions, possibly an examination would show evidence of where the fault had been. Possibly a solder thread created while moving that link.

Possibly, or I‘m suspecting my power extension socket that I used to plug the unit, I realised anything I plug to it makes sparks.

 

What fuse do you have in the (13a?) outlet plug?
Max.

 

What fuse do you have in the (13a?) outlet plug?
Max.

Hi Max, please see the attached photo of the wall socket that I had the blown fuse with. I have it connected to a 4 way extension lead. every time I connect something to this lead I got electric sparks.

 

Sounds like you have other problems, the 4 extension sounds like a candidate!
Max.

 

Time for some new extension cords. Maybe a new surge protected outlet gang (whatever they're called - can't think right now).

 

Power Bar?
Max.

 

Time for some new extension cords. Maybe a new surge protected outlet gang (whatever they're called - can't think right now).

Before replacing, investigate. Most problems can be repaired.

 

Sounds like you have other problems, the 4 extension sounds like a candidate!
Max.

Certainly Sir, I’m happy I could narrow it down to the main cause of the problem.

 

Time for some new extension cords. Maybe a new surge protected outlet gang (whatever they're called - can't think right now).

Hi Tony, I think they’re called power conditioner.

 

Hi Tony, I think they’re called power conditioner.

A power conditioner is an entirely different thing. The ones that we used had a tuned filter to provide a pure sine wave. They were used to filter the power that came from from the inverters powered from the vehicle electrical system. We were powering some noise sensitive recording systems and needed a noise-free AC line voltage. The power conditioners took a rather high-harmonic content 120 volts and delivered a nice sine wave.