Running American 110V rig on 220V in Russia

[kharlamov]

I'm running my small tracking setup in Los Angeles on two UPS power backup systems, each is connected to a 110V outlet.

One UPS is Belkin F6C1200-UNV (1200VA, 660 W), it has analog gear (tape machine, mic pres, reverbs, EQs, compressors, audio monitors, etc.) connected to it. It only works on 110V (no 110-220 switch).

The other is APC XS UPS 800 VA, 540 W), it has two PCs with audio interfaces and some external harddisks connected to it. This one also only runs on 110V (no 110-220 switch).

I have to move this whole setup to Russia and run it on 220 V there. Not sure how many watts, I think it's 50 W. I don't know if connecting both of these backup batteries to a couple of cheap 220-110V converters would be a good idea, thus trying to do some research ahead of time to see what the options may be. If anyone has any suggestions as to what may be the best approach and perhaps particular voltage converters that could work best for this situation, I would be really greatful.

Thank you

-Alex

[RichS]

If the bulk of your gear has 110/220v switches, it may be best to leave the UPS units home and just buy new ones there. When you consider the shipping, that might make sense. Most cheap voltage converters won't handle that kind of load and would also most likely introduce noise into the lines. Almost all "wall-warts" or external power supplies made in the last few years will automatically switch voltage -- check the labels. Anything that doesn't, can then be safely handled by a small converter placed between the Russian UPS and the gear.

[chadly]

My $.02:

Stock up on 220-110 converters. And don't skimp. Go big or go home. You need solid iron (transformers) to get the job done. I believe the ones I've used in the past (client provided, sorry I don't have details!) started at $120 or so.

And we still blew it up.


Do the UPS @ 220. (Bummer, you'll have to buy new UPS's)

You could UPS after the 220-110, but it's gonna have to be one helluva converter.

Warmest Regards and best of luck!

Chad Jacobsen

Originally Posted by kharlamov

I'm running my small tracking setup in Los Angeles on two UPS power backup systems, each is connected to a 110V outlet.

One UPS is Belkin F6C1200-UNV (1200VA, 660 W), it has analog gear (tape machine, mic pres, reverbs, EQs, compressors, audio monitors, etc.) connected to it. It only works on 110V (no 110-220 switch).

The other is APC XS UPS 800 VA, 540 W), it has two PCs with audio interfaces and some external harddisks connected to it. This one also only runs on 110V (no 110-220 switch).

I have to move this whole setup to Russia and run it on 220 V there. Not sure how many watts, I think it's 50 W. I don't know if connecting both of these backup batteries to a couple of cheap 220-110V converters would be a good idea, thus trying to do some research ahead of time to see what the options may be. If anyone has any suggestions as to what may be the best approach and perhaps particular voltage converters that could work best for this situation, I would be really greatful.

Thank you

-Alex

[kharlamov]

Thanks guys. Looks like a 220V UPS (or more than one) and then 220-110V adapters on each pieces of gear as needed, is the way to go.

If anyone is interested in this info, I've found a UPS that's available in the U.S. and will run on 220V: Compaq R3000 2U 220V. This is not to confuse with another model (3U as far as I remember) that runs on 110V.

Alright. Spasibo