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rhcp_1005
Silver Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03/06/2009 : 12:15:52
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I've had a CE-1 for a few months, bought off ebay. It came from Italy with a Eurpoean plug. The plate on the back says AC100v, I changed the plug to a UK one and the pedal works fine and there's been no problems with it. Can I continue to keep using the pedal like this or do I need to get an adaptor or voltage converter so the pedal is getting the correct voltage?
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
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Posted - 03/06/2009 : 12:52:27
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| what kind of voltage are you running |
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rhcp_1005
Silver Member
United Kingdom
307 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 13:19:39
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| I think the voltage here is 220-240v. |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 03/06/2009 : 14:26:09
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100V is the wall-socket supply voltage in Japan. If it truly is wired for 100V then a transformer should be used. I'd suspect someone, sometime has done a voltage conversion on it though because usually running 100V gear on the UK 240V supply will cause problems very quickly (usually of the smoke and noise variety).
On the schematic, there appears to be transformer taps for different supply voltages. Is it possible to take the back off and have a look what tap is being used? |
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rhcp_1005
Silver Member
United Kingdom
307 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 14:55:41
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| I don't really know much about electronics so i'm not 100% certain what the transformer tap is, but where the power lead is contected to there are some numbers printed which reads, 022-088C 2JX4. If it helps I could take some photos for you? |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 03/06/2009 : 15:00:01
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Yeah, a photo of the transformer inside would help. And a pic of where the wires from the transformer connect to the circuit board. Please make sure it's unplugged before taking the back of though 
I'm somewhat confident that because it is still working, it is probably OK - someone must have done the conversion. |
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DasBeef
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/06/2009 : 15:28:10
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I'd agree, that if it's been running OK, then the transformer is probably fine. Throughout Europe the voltage is 220-240v. As it came from Italy, with a european plug on it, I assume it's been used in europe during it's life. I know modern UK and European eqipment is designed to run anywhere within the 220-240v band, but a CE-1 aint so modern. The fact smoke hasn't been belting out of it since you put a UK plug on it speaks volumes!  |
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rhcp_1005
Silver Member
United Kingdom
307 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2009 : 17:13:34
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Here's some pics.
These two yellow wires come from the transformer and both go to the on/off switch.
I've circled here where a black wire from the transformer is connected to the curcuit board.
This is that black wire from underneath the circuit board.
Hope this helps. |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 03/06/2009 : 18:54:42
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It sure does look converted to me. Is that transformer normally screwed down and you just undid it for the pics?
If you wanted to be 110% sure, you could measure the AC voltage across those two yellow wires on the switch. You would need a multimeter set to AC and take great care to keep away from the 240V wires (the incomong lead and the brown wires on the transformer) - please only do this if you are confident about doing it safely!
FYI - the red heatshrink (connecting the power lead to the brown wires) is generally not considered to be sufficient insulation for 240V wires. Plus it is not an earthed 240V lead. To be really safe, it might be worth having it checked by a qualified electrician?
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rhcp_1005
Silver Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/07/2009 : 11:03:38
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Yes the transformer is normally screwed down, I just unscrewed it whilst taking the pictures. Thanks for your help, it's really appreciated.  |
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