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    carl mendez Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 15, 2013, 05:56 PM
    How do you convert 120 to 230v?
    I'm wondering if its possible to convert 120 to 230v because I need to now what kind of converter to buy?
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    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.
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    Feb 15, 2013, 06:50 PM
    You should have a 230 line ran for operation of equipment.
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    Feb 15, 2013, 09:29 PM
    Sure, use a step up transformer. But for a lot less money why not run a 240 line?
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    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.
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    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?
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    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?
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    Feb 18, 2013, 07:45 PM
    Well it's a O3 generator
    Does that mean its an 03 ozone generator?
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    Feb 18, 2013, 07:59 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hkstroud View Post
    Does that mean its an 03 ozone generator?
    Good question... Ozone is O2.
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    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.
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