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    Urgent:using a 110watt Solenoid in Sg which is fr US

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    Hi

    Anyone know where can i get a transformer/adapter in Singapore?

    How much will it cost?

    Just got a CO2 controller with Solenoid from USA which i think USA standard wattage is 110 whereas singapore is 230. I need to lower 230 to 110 in order to use in singapore right?Else will "burn" the controller.

    thks
    adrian

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    It's 230 or 110 volts AC, not watts.

    Yes, the only way out of this is to get a step-down transformer from 230 to 110VAC. You can easily find one in Sim Lim. Before buying one, find out the power rating of your solenoid. If you get a transformer that is too small, it will burn out. I do not know the rating of a solenoid, perhaps a small step-down transformer will do.

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    Not sure what you mean by "CO2 controller with Solenoid".

    Pls check the label at the Solenoid/controller it should have some rating including the voltage. If not write to the suppiler that provide you the devices they should be able to provide you the details.

    Dennerle solenoid is rated at 220v 60Hz and 1 watt. (not the night cut-off)

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    sim lim tower will have such step-down transformers.
    about 20-30 watts should be more than enough.
    check the box or labels for power ratings.

    if you are technically inclined and knows electricity, you can dismantle (provided it does not void your warranty) the controller and replace the 110v transformer with a 230v one. may take sometime to find a suitable replacement.

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    thks for all valuable input.

    more are welcome

    thks
    adrian

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