Grenouille Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 hi guys, i presume most part of you using presto pots on US 110V, i d like to know if someone here uses presto pots on european voltage 220V, and if there is some tips to use them , perhaps with an electric converter who could support the Watts...because we have nothing like presto pots in this price in europe...with reliable and accurate thermostat... i asked Bears about how many Watts take a presto pots, he answered me 600W but after some researches, i saw it was about 1200W per presto pot... could someone confirm me the real Watt for a pot? ...i intend to use 2 presto pots at same time, and i dont want to transform my pouring station in a hell fire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 This is my opinion only, so you might want to talk to an electrician for confirmation, rather than taking my word for things. It would certainly make me feel more comfortable. You should never take electrical advice without confirmation from an expert. The two pots can be wired in series on the European supply and work. The power supply will have to be rated at 2.6KW as will the cables that supply the units. The first time you switch on, make sure the thermostats are turned down. I have actually written a full explanation with calculations. I chose not to post it, as some people seem to get distressed by technical talk. If you want the explanation, I will post it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallie Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 hi guys, i presume most part of you using presto pots on US 110V, i d like to know if someone here uses presto pots on european voltage 220V, and if there is some tips to use them , perhaps with an electric converter who could support the Watts...because we have nothing like presto pots in this price in europe...with reliable and accurate thermostat... i asked Bears about how many Watts take a presto pots, he answered me 600W but after some researches, i saw it was about 1200W per presto pot... could someone confirm me the real Watt for a pot? ...i intend to use 2 presto pots at same time, and i dont want to transform my pouring station in a hell fire... My pot says 10.8 amps and 1300 watts at 120v. At 220 volts, the amps get cut in half but the thermometer is not sized for 220v so you will need a step down transformer to handle the 10.8amps and 1300 watts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenouille Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 thanx a lot guys, yes of course i will ask a local electrician to be sure all is ok. thanx Dave for your point of view...i am not afraid with technical talk, even in english so i would be happy to read your full explanation..and i am sure it will serve to other TU "220V" customers i think iam not alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 thanx a lot guys, yes of course i will ask a local electrician to be sure all is ok. thanx Dave for your point of view...i am not afraid with technical talk, even in english so i would be happy to read your full explanation..and i am sure it will serve to other TU "220V" customers i think iam not alone I have searched the web for an example of what I am proposing, but could not find anything, which makes me slightly nervous. The second thing that concerns me is the thermostats and how they might affect things. It is possible that by lowering the temperature setting on pot 1, will divert more voltage to pot 2. I cannot say for sure, it depends on the design of the thermostat electronics. If you pm me your email address, I will email the document to you. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenouille Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 yes, i see what you mean by not using all the voltage of the pots...iam not electrician, i am mason.. i PM you for the document, thanx o lot Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 yes, i see what you mean by not using all the voltage of the pots...iam not electrician, i am mason.. i PM you for the document, thanx o lot Dave. PM sent. Good luck with the project and keep us informed. Send the hospital bills to Jerry. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishAction Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 You can use any 110 volt appliance in Europe with a step down transformer which converts the 220 vac down to 110. Make sure it handles a larger electric load than than what is plugged into it for safety reasons. European ac power is on 50 cycles while American electric current is 60 cycles. This will not have any effect on a presto pot since no digital clocks or critical electronics are involved. I lived in Germany for three years while in the US military and used numerous 110v units while there without any damage to any of them. Transformers, both new and used, were readily around the military bases and should be available or can be ordered from any of the major cities. They have the two prong 220v cord on them and have one or more US 3 prong plugs so you cannot plug it in wrong. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uaw Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 /quote] I can not buy presto pots, and made his heater. Need to buy a deep fryer on sale.($ 40) Where the selling instremunty and equipment for the bale to buy atemperature controller and temperature sensor. ($ 40) All of this string anytogether and adjust. ($ 0 - cost a lot of the time) put the top of the mixer with a motor. ($ 10) Total cost: 40 + 40 + 20 + 10 = $ 110 + a lot of time. Оценить перевод Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
