Haven't plugged my amps in since receiving them from NZ a couple of weeks ago. Thought crossed my mind today that they might be set for 230v and it's 240v here. Need I be concerned?
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230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
The switches on most multi-voltage devices I've had or seen (I'm thinking pedal power supplies) seem to have just two settings: 230/240 and 110/115, so I doubt there'd be much difference?
Disclaimer: Perhaps wait for a better educated opinion.
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
Our line voltages in NZ are rarely exactly 230V. I measure them several times a day at work, they're usually between 230-240V.
It's only about 4% difference, I wouldnt be concerned.
It's only about 4% difference, I wouldnt be concerned.
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
its the same with UK 240vac, it fluctuates so I really wouldn't be worried, this is why nz/uk travel adaptors are legal..... 
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
If your amp has the option for a 240VAC setting, select it.
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
You will be fine Molly.
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
Cheers chaps. Much appreciated.
Mrs and daughter are off to Manchester for a few days to see some pop star chap. Thought it might be a good opportunity to set my gear up.
Mrs and daughter are off to Manchester for a few days to see some pop star chap. Thought it might be a good opportunity to set my gear up.
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
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So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
you know they use cats tails in the recipe there
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
you'll be fine 10% extra will be within spec. However you may want to check the bias, as that will change slightly.
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
Late to the party, he plugged it in last week and it burst into flamesrickenbackerkid wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:53 am you'll be fine 10% extra will be within spec. However you may want to check the bias, as that will change slightly.
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Re: 230v / 240v - Need I be concerned?
Seriously??Bg wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 2:15 pmLate to the party, he plugged it in last week and it burst into flamesrickenbackerkid wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:53 am you'll be fine 10% extra will be within spec. However you may want to check the bias, as that will change slightly.