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Offline Karl  
#1 Posted : 29 April 2005 12:20:17(UTC)
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Karl

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I was able to recently win a Marklin set at auction for decent price, but with one draw back. The transformer is for a 220 outlet. I have not received it yet, but if this transformer is similar to some of the ones I already have, it is very hard and/or impossible to open in order to rewire with a new step down transformer. I was wondering if I could just use an adapter plug/voltage converter like the ones that are available at Radio Shack or any electrical shop in order to use this transformer? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Karl
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Offline foumaro  
#2 Posted : 29 April 2005 12:36:17(UTC)
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I think that is a little risk use an adapter.A new transformer have low price
and you are sure for transformer and your locs.
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Offline HueyCE  
#3 Posted : 29 April 2005 13:35:58(UTC)
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I second foumaro advice. Get a 110 transformer for the set.

Ira
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Offline Transfesa  
#4 Posted : 29 April 2005 14:46:13(UTC)
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Hi Karl,

As Ira and Foumaro has told you, I wouldn't try to modify the transformer due to the risk of short-circuit, burning or, what is worse, damage seriously any of the connected items (Central Station, 6021, even locomotive & switch decoders [:(] ). It's safer trying to acquire a 110V transformer directly.

But don't think about getting rid of your 220V transformer. As far as I can remember from my old electronics at school, any transformer can be fed up with less voltage but it will have less voltage in its output. So assuming your 220V transformer has an output of 24V, if you plug it to 110V you will have 12V, which is perfect for a dim lighting all around your layout biggrin

NOTE: Do not try to do the opposite, feeding a transformer with more voltage than it was designed for can burn it out.

Best regards.
Julio Castillo
Madrid, Spain
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Offline steventrain  
#5 Posted : 29 April 2005 15:51:36(UTC)
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THE 110 VOLT TRANSFORMER IS A MUST FOR AMERICA MARKET.220 VOLT FOR EUROPE.OTHERWISE SAFETY FEARS[xx(]
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Offline rugauger  
#6 Posted : 29 April 2005 18:59:42(UTC)
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I've bought a cheap ($10) step-up transformer (110 to 220) where my existing 220 M* transformer plugs in to. Everything works just fine.
Richard
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Offline john black  
#7 Posted : 29 April 2005 19:05:20(UTC)
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Or you could get some 220V outlets - so you can buy the original Starter Sets from Germany, which are cheaper plus easily available Smile

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