Step down transformer recommendation?

[solar value]

Hi All,

Looking for a step down transformer, I see there are quite a few on eBay.

Most have two output sockets, so it looks like you could run two machines at the one time. How many Watts of power would two pinball machines draw roughly?

I'm assuming it's better to get a more powerful one, if you had something which drew less power (like a soldering iron for example) you could just plug it in to the same unit, no?

Do you have to be careful with getting the right output frequency for your device?

Anyone have any experience with these?

Thanks, SV.

[Homepin]

A step down tranformer will change the supplied voltage but it cannot change the frequency (hertz - IE 50 or 60).

[solar value]

A step down tranformer will change the supplied voltage but it cannot change the frequency (hertz - IE 50 or 60).

Thanks, so what are the implications if you are using a step-down transformer with a machine designed for the US supply (60Hz) in Australia (50Hz)?

[Homepin]

If a machine needs 60hz you can't (easily) generate that in Australia - a stepdown will simply covert the 220V AC to 110V AC and the 50hz will stay 50hz

If you are trying to run a late model Stern that MUST have 60hz you will need to buy a convertor board from Wayneepoo

[skywalker]

RTBB has them if needed, cheaper to

[solar value]

RTBB has them if needed, cheaper to

Really? Can't see them on the website, can you point me to the right section?

[Homepin]

I think he means RTBB have the convertor to suit American Sterns and allow them to run in Australia NOT the actual stepdown transformer (which probably wouldn't be needed for these machines anyay??)

Maybe it's better if you come clean and tell us EXACTLY what you are planning so we can give better advice???

[Ant68]

I have a few conversion board spare if anyone needs one or two .