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| Author: | Scott_Morgan [ Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Step Down Transformer, UK to USA, advice please? |
I really want the ability to use the modelling lamps when in the studio so I'm going to get a UK to USA transformer. Could someone with better math and electronics knowledge help? Worst case scenario is that I will have an AB1600, two AB800 and and AB400 all firing on maximum output. I was going to go for a 3000w version, would this cope with this or should I be looking at a 5000w version? Many thanks, Scott |
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| Author: | Luap [ Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Step Down Transformer, UK to USA, advice please? |
3000W is plenty for this. Even 1500 to 2000W should be OK. Running all the modeling lamps at full only takes 600W and you would have to fire at full power every time they recycled to start heating up a 2000W - 3000W transformer. |
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| Author: | Scott_Morgan [ Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Step Down Transformer, UK to USA, advice please? |
Thanks Luap, I'll get one on order. Modelling lamps will make life so much easier! I love my CC by the way, great product! :) |
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| Author: | Scott_Morgan [ Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Step Down Transformer, UK to USA, advice please? |
Just to complete the loop..... The 3000w step-down arrived yesterday. Nicely made piece of kit but VERY dense for its size. It's very heavy to move. I've plugged in on a gang plug a B1600, B800 and B400 and fired them all at full power with no issues. It's a little noisy when you fire the lights as it produces a 'pwang' noise from the coils but you can live with that. For reference for other UK users: http://www.netpcdirect.co.uk/step-down- ... _watt.html |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Step Down Transformer, UK to USA, advice please? |
Thanks for the follow up! Feedback like this is what the forum is for! TS |
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