Dangers using Auto Transformers and 230V Inverters in North America
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US 110v Treadmill in 220V Germany with Step down transformer. Plugging it in keeps tripping the electricty to shut off. : r/AskElectricians
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Using AutoTransformer to create 120v/240v split phase from single phase 120v input - Victron Community
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Dangers using Auto Transformers and 230V Inverters in North America
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Dangers using Auto Transformers and 230V Inverters in North America
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Dangers using Auto Transformers and 230V Inverters in North America
Some powersupplies can be switched between 110V and 220V. Will leaving the switch in the wrong position damage only the powersupply, or also anything connected to it? - Quora