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U.S Dark Terror in Europe (Czech Republic)
Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:04 pm
by thehas89
I brought a u.s version of a dark terror with me to the Czech Republic. How do i get it to work without blowing it up? Its 115 volts. Transformer? Get a new fuse? Help would be greatly appreciated!
I tried emailing orange but no answer.
Re: U.S Dark Terror in Europe (Czech Republic)
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:37 am
by Jondog
Should be able to get the transformer rewired if it doesn't have the proper voltage switch function.
Re: U.S Dark Terror in Europe (Czech Republic)
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:26 am
by thehas89
Do you have a link on how to do that? Is there an easier way? Anybody ??
Re: U.S Dark Terror in Europe (Czech Republic)
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:20 pm
by fiveightandten
thehas89 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:26 am
Do you have a link on how to do that? Is there an easier way? Anybody ??
The PT primary taps may or may not be labeled. You'll have to swap which primary taps so the 240V tap is connected to the hot lead, instead of the 115V.
You need the color codes for the PT taps. I don't see that info anywhere online. So if they're not labeled, you'll have to wait for a response from Orange. You'll have to change the mains fuse as well.
I'd wait for a response from them, to ensure you get this right.
Re: U.S Dark Terror in Europe (Czech Republic)
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:55 pm
by Jondog
fiveightandten wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:20 pm
thehas89 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:26 am
Do you have a link on how to do that? Is there an easier way? Anybody ??
The PT primary taps may or may not be labeled. You'll have to swap which primary taps so the 240V tap is connected to the hot lead, instead of the 115V.
You need the color codes for the PT taps. I don't see that info anywhere online. So if they're not labeled, you'll have to wait for a response from Orange. You'll have to change the mains fuse as well.
I'd wait for a response from them, to ensure you get this right.
They are posted on this forum somewhere. It was a long time ago, so who knows if the images are still up. I'd have to dig deep to find them, I probably have them saved somewhere. If I find time I'll look. For search help, its the Tiny Terror transformers.
Re: U.S Dark Terror in Europe (Czech Republic)
Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:10 pm
by Jondog
Re: U.S Dark Terror in Europe (Czech Republic)
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:33 am
by thehas89
Woah, thanks. Big help. Still waiting to hear from orange.
Re: U.S Dark Terror in Europe (Czech Republic)
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 5:43 am
by thehas89
Okay, so I do have a switch from 115v to 230. Do I switch that and get a different power cable( 3 prong) and call it a day? Do I need a different fuse? Thanks
Re: U.S Dark Terror in Europe (Czech Republic)
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:12 am
by bclaire
thehas89 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 05, 2017 5:43 am
Okay, so I do have a switch from 115v to 230. Do I switch that and get a different power cable( 3 prong) and call it a day? Do I need a different fuse? Thanks
What is the voltage in Czech Republic? I thought it was 220V. If it's 230V then it should be OK...
If you already have those settings, then yes, switch it, get an appropriate power cord, and you'll need a different rating of fuse. It should be written on the back. I can't say for sure what it is so I'll let others chime in...
