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carl mendez
Feb 15, 2013, 05:56 PM
I'm wondering if its possible to convert 120 to 230v because I need to now what kind of converter to buy?

smoothy
Feb 15, 2013, 06:19 PM
What do you intend to do with it? And what's it for? Those are two important things to consider first.

Fr_Chuck
Feb 15, 2013, 06:50 PM
You should have a 230 line ran for operation of equipment.

ma0641
Feb 15, 2013, 09:29 PM
Sure, use a step up transformer. But for a lot less money why not run a 240 line?

stanfortyman
Feb 16, 2013, 05:25 AM
I'm wondering if its possible to convert 120 to 230v because I need to now what kind of converter to buy? Sorry, it's not that easy. You definitely need to answer Smooty's questions. It's not just a matter of voltage, but also of wattage/amperage.

stanfortyman
Feb 16, 2013, 05:26 AM
You should have a 230 line ran for operation of equipment.Not sure what you mean here Chuck.
Are you familiar with the OP's situation?

carl mendez
Feb 18, 2013, 06:12 PM
Well it's a O3 generator it puts out 120V and about 1 amp but I got a buddy that lives out in Europe so I need to know what type of converter he needs to buy. Would I have to get detailed technical specifications regarding power consumption to know what type of converter he needs to buy?

hkstroud
Feb 18, 2013, 07:45 PM
Well it's a O3 generator

Does that mean its an 03 ozone generator?

smoothy
Feb 18, 2013, 07:59 PM
Does that mean its an 03 ozone generator?

Good question... Ozone is O2.

stanfortyman
Feb 19, 2013, 05:20 AM
Would I have to get detailed technical specifications regarding power consumption to know what type of converter he needs to buy?Exactly.