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Title: Using a Wurlitzer in Europe
Post by: crunchthalomew on August 15, 2017, 08:58:20 AM
I currently live in Brooklyn, NY.  My Wurlitzer and I will be moving to Switzerland soon.  Does anyone with a strong grasp of voltage know if I will be needing a transformer to avoid frying it?  Will an adapter suffice?  Thank you!
Title: Re: Using a Wurlitzer in Europe
Post by: Jenzz on August 15, 2017, 09:07:49 AM
Hi .-)

Switzerland has 230 V, so you will need a step-down converter, or have to replace the transformer.

Jenzz

Title: Re: Using a Wurlitzer in Europe
Post by: Tim Hodges on August 15, 2017, 10:20:23 AM
When you're over there you can buy it from EP-Service.nl

https://www.ep-service.nl/wurlitzer-200-transformer-230v
Title: Re: Using a Wurlitzer in Europe
Post by: crunchthalomew on August 15, 2017, 12:59:43 PM
The move isn't permanent so the transformer is probably the way to go.  Do you know how many watts the 200A pulls?  Wondering if something like this is sufficient: http://a.co/imAiwOR
Thank you both!
Title: Re: Using a Wurlitzer in Europe
Post by: Jenzz on August 15, 2017, 03:08:16 PM
Quote from: crunchthalomew on August 15, 2017, 12:59:43 PM
The move isn't permanent so the transformer is probably the way to go.  Do you know how many watts the 200A pulls?  Wondering if something like this is sufficient: http://a.co/imAiwOR
Thank you both!

This thing is rated 200 Watts which is more than enough... A 200A ist rated 55W max.

Jenzz
Title: Re: Using a Wurlitzer in Europe
Post by: pianotuner steveo on August 15, 2017, 03:53:36 PM
V x A = W
Title: Re: Using a Wurlitzer in Europe
Post by: crunchthalomew on August 15, 2017, 07:32:58 PM
Super helpful.  Thank you.