Question about 110V to 220V converter

maurycy · 16th May 2011, 01:24 PM

Is there a way to tell what's the idle current that the 110V to 220V converter will draw in standby mode? Let's say that the converter is 1600W.

I am asking because I would like to see if I can leave it on 24/7 or it would be more beneficial to convert all my stereo gear to 220V once I move back to Europe.

Thanks.

Andy5112405 · 16th May 2011, 01:38 PM

Simple way is, measure it.

A good transformer will draw almost ZERO current when not under load. This is often not the case though and any transformer will draw a minimum current.

It'll be far more expensive to convert all your gear because most of the transformers may be custom made and difficult / expensive to obtain in their 240V versions. I good 1600VA transformer will be the cheapest option in the long run.

If necessary buy a STANDBY KILLER, these are designed to TURN OFF equipment that has been left dormant or in STANDBY.

maurycy · 16th May 2011, 01:41 PM

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I do not have the transformer so I can't take any measurements. As to the gear, I would just sell off my vintage 110V stereos and buy multi-voltage replacements.

16th May 2011, 01:24 PM	#1
maurycy diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ	Question about 110V to 220V converter Is there a way to tell what's the idle current that the 110V to 220V converter will draw in standby mode? Let's say that the converter is 1600W. I am asking because I would like to see if I can leave it on 24/7 or it would be more beneficial to convert all my stereo gear to 220V once I move back to Europe. Thanks.

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16th May 2011, 01:38 PM	#2
Andy5112405 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Torpoint	Simple way is, measure it. A good transformer will draw almost ZERO current when not under load. This is often not the case though and any transformer will draw a minimum current. It'll be far more expensive to convert all your gear because most of the transformers may be custom made and difficult / expensive to obtain in their 240V versions. I good 1600VA transformer will be the cheapest option in the long run. If necessary buy a STANDBY KILLER, these are designed to TURN OFF equipment that has been left dormant or in STANDBY.

16th May 2011, 01:41 PM	#3
maurycy diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ	Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, I do not have the transformer so I can't take any measurements. As to the gear, I would just sell off my vintage 110V stereos and buy multi-voltage replacements.

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