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Getting wired for the U.S. and Italy!!!

Hi,

I am looking to buy an inkjet printer, DVD recorder with hard disk, and
home theater system. The problem is that I am living in Italy
(220V/50Hz) and may move to the U.S. (110V/60Hz) in the future. I
would the option to use these electronics in both countries.

I have the option of buying the products in the U.S., but would prefer
to buy them here in Italy. From a technical standpoint, is it better
to step down from 220/50 to 110/60 or step up?

I would like to avoid purchasing a voltage transformer/converter. Is
it feasible to have these products rewired by an electrician to handle
both voltages and frequencies?

I assume there is some form of a motor in all of these products. Is
this a problem as far as the frequency is concerned?

Thanks in advance for the help!

GG
 
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Kim Sleep

Jan 1, 1970
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Well, I don't know about the stepping up/down of voltages, but the video
equipment wont work here because of PAL/NTSC differences. I would think
that stepping down voltages would be easier, as its easier to remove
voltage, than it is to boost (?)
 
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ILYA

Jan 1, 1970
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Hi,

I am looking to buy an inkjet printer, DVD recorder with hard disk, and
home theater system. The problem is that I am living in Italy
(220V/50Hz) and may move to the U.S. (110V/60Hz) in the future. I
would the option to use these electronics in both countries.

I have the option of buying the products in the U.S., but would prefer
to buy them here in Italy. From a technical standpoint, is it better
to step down from 220/50 to 110/60 or step up?

I would like to avoid purchasing a voltage transformer/converter. Is
it feasible to have these products rewired by an electrician to handle
both voltages and frequencies?

I assume there is some form of a motor in all of these products. Is
this a problem as far as the frequency is concerned?

Thanks in advance for the help!

GG

Step-down transformer or Step-up transformer is practically equal,
because its just simple transformer, BUT:

Many devices has wide input power voltage and multiple standard support...
Price of plug adapter from Euro to US about 1-2$

U may buy multi-zone DVD-device or cracked DVD-devices...
 
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