8mm Forum: Converting USA Elf Eiki to UK voltage

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Posted by Robert Lewis (Member # 1458) on February 23, 2009, 05:09 PM:

Apart from the cost of purchase and the cost associated with importing to the UK from the USA, does anybody know whether it is technically feasible to convert an Elf Eiki 16mm projector to operate on 240v. Is it a case of changing the transformer to 240v or is there more involved? [Confused]

Posted by John Whittle (Member # 22) on February 24, 2009, 11:30 PM:

There's more involved. Eiki did make an "international" model (I have an SSL I think that has world voltage taps but you still need to replace the motor for the proper voltages).

To change voltages you need a new motor for the proper voltage as well as a transformer for the lamp/amp. It's possible to get a 120/240 lamp/amp transformer, but the motors were only available for 120 or 220 or 240 volts.

A step down transformer might be a better solution.

Posted by Steven J Kirk (Member # 1135) on February 25, 2009, 03:53 PM:

Maplin in the UK do a US transformer and it is only about £20. I think that does the job as just an outboard unit. UK plug on one end, US socket on the thing itself.

Posted by Robert Lewis (Member # 1458) on February 26, 2009, 03:21 AM:

Hi Chaps. Thanks for the advice. It is greatly appreciated, as always. Regards, BOB

Posted by Martin Jones (Member # 1163) on February 26, 2009, 09:54 AM:

Robert,
If you intend to use a stepdown transformer, what is the TOTAL rating of the machine in WATTS?
You should find it on the rating/ serial number plate.

Martin.

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