UK Mark IV owners: Post a picture of the power input...

[Random Hero]

On the back of the amp for me please.

I need to see whether I need a transformer to run my EU spec Mark IV in the UK.

 

[Lucifer]

You don't need it..

 

[Random Hero]

Well, i've been reading how the transformer is the UK/EU one, but it's wired for the Mainland EU market, and it just needs one lead switching to be at 230v. Basically, it has all of the wires in there, but it's wired to 220v right now.

I'm unsure whether I should just plug it in, but I keep hearing how it won't hurt at all...

 

[Random Hero]

http://kropla.com/electric2.htm

Italy is 230v, and the tranny on the amp is wired for 220v. The UK is 230v too but it also says...

"Though nominal voltage has been officially changed to 230 V, 240 V is within tolerances and commonly found. "

 

[Bullen]

Don´t worry. I´ve used my old Mark IV´s for years, which were also set to 220v, in 230v without problems.

I have a Mark III with the export now, and I just recently noticed that I had it set for 220v, instead of 230v. So I had used that setting for almost a year without any problems. I now have it set to 230v, but I don´t notice any difference in tone or performance.

 

[Random Hero]

Bullen, your post reassures me. The only thing is ...

"Though nominal voltage has been officially changed to 230 V, 240 V is within tolerances and commonly found."

That kinda worries me. Is there anything I can get to REGULATE voltage at 230v?

 

[Bullen]

Maybe a power conditioner?

 

[Random Hero]

Maybe a power conditioner?

I kinda considered that...

 

[Aart]

No. Most powerconditioners son't do anything about voltage.

The only real powerconditioner is this thing:

http://www.thomann.de/de/furman_ar_2330.htm?sid=712910c71d6954758baf06f6efbd2331

But that's a little expensive.

 

[Random Hero]

One guy suggested this...

http://www.techstore.co.uk/browse.php?a=p&prodLineID=98299

I'm not so sure really...

 

[Aart]

That should be ok, but it won't deliver 'clean' power like a furman(wich is way overpriced btw).

 

[Random Hero]

Well, I would have to make the attached lead into a female kettle lead, which would be easy enough, right?

But then I could run it at 230V.

Would it be safe?

 

[Random Hero]

One guy just suggested that running tweed power would be fine in 240V, as the internal voltage is lowered.

What do you lose/gain with tweed power opposed to full?

 

[Aart]

There's less headroom and oomph in tweed. you don't lose gain because the preamp still functions normal.