On Wed, 1 Jul 2009, Niall Munnelly wrote:
> On Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 02:09:23AM +1000,
grove@... wrote:
>>
>> Does the DRM-1 have a switchable power supply, ie one that can select
>> between US 110V and Australian/EU 240V?
>>
>
> I remember that the box for my DRM, which I bought in the
> US, had two separate checkboxes for voltage, and mine was
> checked for US mains. There may be a simple procedure
> {jumper, etc} to convert it, but it definitely didn't have
> one of those handy 115/240 toggles or a PS that could handle
> the whole range out of the box.
Hi Niall,
the answer to my question came direct from Vermona themselves!
To change the setting of the DRM1 from 115v to 240v, you need to open
the unit up and set the voltage switch as described in the photo
we saw of the inside and then you must replace the fuse - from Vermona:
"Hello,
you're right, the fuse inside the power socket has to be changed to 63mA."
So, the answer is - the Vermona DRM1 Mk-III and similar form factor all
should have a switchable power supply, with the caveat that you must also
use the correct rated fuse for your power setting.
So for anyone like myself considering importing a DRM1 from one country
or another, such as Australia where they do not exist, then you're set ;)
Now I just have to wait for mine, which mysteriously went out of stock
just after they received my payment :/
rachel
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