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maybefred
Jan 27, 2010, 07:07 AM
I live overseas in a remote 220v area where by the time the energy comes out there it can drop as low as 150v. The normal voltage is around 190v but as I said it can fluxuate tremendously. I have step down converter to make part of my house to use 110v. My question is would it be better to buy a wash machine for clothes that is 110v or stick with the 220v? And what kind of effect would less than 220v have on a 220v machine? Any other wise advice would be appreicated:)!
Gabriel
Gabriel