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Offline Oddvar

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What step down transformer to use?
« on: August 04, 2019, 06:03:12 am »
I have a .50 Caliber amp from Mesa running on 110v.  I need a step down transformer, but I am a bit uncertain about what to use?  What to look for?  Any advice here?

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Re: What step down transformer to use?
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2019, 07:41:13 am »
Schematic shows a 2.5A fuse with line voltage of 117V. That suggests 292.5VA. I would look for a step down transformer rated at least 300VA.



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Re: What step down transformer to use?
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2019, 12:03:12 pm »
Thanks again Sluckey...

 


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