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Hi everybody,
I am writing to ask your expert opinion.
I bought online a disc repairing device (JFJ easy pro) to be used on my music cd collection.
Unfortunately I made a mistake and didn't notice it was a US version (110 v) and it came with a US 3-pin plug as well.
I live in the UK and I notice that the seller is based in the US, if I send back the item it'd cost me almost half of the price of the machine itself. It was clearly specified in the auction that it was a 110v version, so it's my fault, don't know how I managed to miss that.

Anyway, looking online I found some info about step up / step down transformers which can be found for £40 - £150.
The disc machine itself runs for a minimum of 10 secs and a max of 2 mins at time, with the vast majority of discs needing not more than 20 secs to be repaired (according to the reviews online).
I am just wondering do you think it could work if I buy a transformer to convert it to 220 UK volt? Or will it just blow the device?
Which things I need to consider and which kind of transformer shoud I buy in case it is possible?
And last but not least any brand you can advise in case it's doable?
Many thanks
 
Welcome to the forum mate.
Does the cleaner have a plate on it with electrical information on?
If so can you take a pic and upload it or tell us all the info.
 
as above. not a problem stepping down the voltage, a site transformer would do the job. but the frequency might be a problem US is 60Hz, we are 50Hz.
 
Hi, thank you.
Nothing on the device nor on the instructions booklet I am afraid. I am looking online to find more options.

Welcome to the forum mate.
Does the cleaner have a plate on it with electrical information on?
If so can you take a pic and upload it or tell us all the info.
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I see. Is there any transformer which reduce the frequency as well to your knowledge?

as above. not a problem stepping down the voltage, a site transformer would do the job. but the frequency might be a problem US is 60Hz, we are 50Hz.
 
No ordinary transformers convert the frequency. But it might not be necessary because many products will work on any frequency. As above contact the manufacturers for advice.
 
Thanks a lot for this. I'll have a look at both models.
I am just a bit concerned regarding what Telectrix was saying about the herz.
Can the different frequency be an issue? Can it damage the device?
They haven't replied about the herz.
 
Don’t worry about the frequency, if you look at most domestic electrical appliances it will state 50/60Hz. I’m not going into AC theory but in the USA they use 60Hz while here in the UK we use 50Hz nominal frequency.
 
Don’t worry about the frequency, if you look at most domestic electrical appliances it will state 50/60Hz. I’m not going into AC theory but in the USA they use 60Hz while here in the UK we use 50Hz nominal frequency.

Bit of a blanket statement that. It will matter for some appliances.
 
Could you please express your concerns in more detail?

Nothing, assuming you know that his particular appliance will function correctly and safely at 50Hz. Not sure what detail you need?
 

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