Moving to 230v overseas; transformer safe?

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nachowcz

Moving to 230v overseas; transformer safe?

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All,
I've searched around the boards for a while and haven't been able to find a precise answer as to if it's safe to run a US based machine overseas on 230V/ 50Hz. I'll be moving overseas this fall and am hoping to bring the Mini II with me. I've been told to use a transformer but I've also heard some appliances burn out when they're sitting on transformers for more than just the occasional usage. Any input from the group? Or does anyone know a vendor in Amman, Jordan, that sells Spaz's?
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Re: Moving to 230v overseas; transformer safe?

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The main rule of thumb I have seen is that you should oversize the transformer by 3x. In this case that would mean a transformer capable of supplying about 6000w.
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Re: Moving to 230v overseas; transformer safe?

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Thank Chas. I assume that actually means add the Mini plus the Vario.
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Re: Moving to 230v overseas; transformer safe?

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i'm running my S1 Mini II since July 2017 on power converter (120->230V/Poland), so far so good. I'm using a 3000W converter with 2 sockets of 120V so I can use my mini mazzer as well as my S1 mini. No prob so far.. except that the converter is as bulky as a tractor can be :P
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