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Robert Lewis
Film Handler

Posts: 58
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2009

posted 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]

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John Whittle
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Northridge, CA USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted 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.

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Steven J Kirk
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Southern England
Registered: Apr 2008

posted 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.

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Robert Lewis
Film Handler

Posts: 58
From: United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2009

posted February 26, 2009 03:21 AM

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

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Martin Jones
Phenomenal Film Handler

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From: Thetford , Norfolk,England
Registered: May 2008

posted 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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