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    Oct 8, 2009, 12:23 AM
    Turn a dryer from 220v to 110v
    Hy I need some help ,I live in house that has 110 v electricity the electric company does not have 220 v available here and I bougth a dryer but I do not have the other line so it can run ,how can I do to turn it so it can work with the only line available, tanks for the help
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    Oct 8, 2009, 05:21 AM

    Where are you located?
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    Oct 12, 2009, 08:47 PM
    I am located in belisario dominguez chih. Mexico I live 30 milles away from the hiway I'm originally from el paso Texas
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    Oct 12, 2009, 08:54 PM

    40 Amps at 220 ( a guess) is about 8.8 kW, so you would need a 10 KW or larger transformer, although not likely this one: VoltageConverters.com - 10,000 Watt Step Up / Down Transformer.

    Nonetheless, it gives you an idea of the cost.

    Best bet, investigate getting a propane/LPG dryer and tank installed.
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