Re: Plug a 240V-110V US Dryer in Europe

From: John G (Greentest_at_ozemail.com.au)
Date: 10/31/04 

Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 11:01:21 +1100

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"Frederic C" <cecile.frederic@telefonica.net> wrote in message
news:db3f0fdc.0410301258.3cbabe4@posting.google.com...
> Hello,
> I have bought a Whirlpool Dryer in the US, and I have now moved to
> Spain. I have brought my dryer with me, thinkiing that as the power
> supply is 220V DC with ground here, it would not be a problrm to plug
> it.
> I realized that I need to bring also 110V to the command circuit of
> the dryer, and for this I have a transformer 220V to 110V.
> Now my question is: How do I connect the 4 wires coming off my dryer
> (ground-green, neutral-white, black and red) to my power supplies
> (2-wires 110V, and 2-wires + ground 220V) ?
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Frederic Chambon.

You say the supply is 220volts D C ????
I doubt this is true but if it is you are in deep deep trouble.
Your US AC dryer will only issue magic smoke on DC.

The power system in Spain was 220/380v 50hz AC many years ago and would
now, at least in principle, be 230/400v 50hz 3 phase MEN that is one
side of the 230 volts or the 3phase centre point (same thing) is
grounded at the building entry.

You need help from a knowledgeable local electrician. 

-- 
John G
Wot's Your Real Problem?

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