Re: using a 110volt charger in Europe, through have bridge application

On 18 Jun 2006 10:59:17 -0700, the renowned pwvandeursen@xxxxxxxxx
wrote:

Hi,

Can anybody help me on this one?

I bought a dewalt charger for 18volts in the states and want to use it
here in the netherlands on 220. I know the easiest is using a step down
transformer, but can I also take out three diodes from the bridge
rectifier, changing the full bridge into a halve bride? I read it would
give me halve the voltage after smoothing, but I'm not sure.

total power needed (max) is 54VA

Any help or elaboration would be appriciated.
Thanks
Patrick

No, it's not that easy. Buy another charger such as DW9180-220
(confirm compatibility). Or use an inexpensive autotransformer, which
will also convert the plug for you.

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Spehro Pefhany
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