Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Reasonable quality step-up converter?

[Charles MacDonald]

On 2018-10-24 2:20 p.m., jb-electronics wrote:

Hi folks,

This is a bit off-topic, but I hope somebody can help. As some of you 
know I live in Canada, but I am originally from Germany. Most of my 
tools can be switched between 110V/220V input, so that's fine, except 
for my soldering station. It is a Weller 40W digital station that I have 
had for years and I do not want to buy a new one. The problem: it only 
has a 220V input.


In order I would look to see if the unit has atrasnformer with two 
primary windings connected in series... if so connect them in parrall. 
That is a common way that North American designers tackled the European 
market


second would be to see if a standard transformer could be swapped in. 
you would have to determine what the output voltage would be, and then 
look in the Hammond Catalog to find a good cadidate.


http://www.hammondmfg.com/5cpwr.htm

third would be the hammond autotrasnformer

http://www.hammondmfg.com/pdf/5C_298.pdf

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Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Reasonable quality step-up converter?

[Tony]

Have you had a look at the transformer in the Weller to see if it has
a centre tapped primary or if not, is it a standard type that could be
replaced with a 110V version?

Tony.

On Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:20:39 -0600, you wrote:

>Hi folks,
>
>This is a bit off-topic, but I hope somebody can help. As some of you 
>know I live in Canada, but I am originally from Germany. Most of my 
>tools can be switched between 110V/220V input, so that's fine, except 
>for my soldering station. It is a Weller 40W digital station that I have 
>had for years and I do not want to buy a new one. The problem: it only 
>has a 220V input.
>
>So I was looking for a step-up converter, and I was surprised by the 
>crappy quality of almost everything out there. If you look on Amazon or 
>Ebay, there are a lot of types very similar to this one here:
>
>  * 
> http://www.amazon.com/Instapark-ITU-500-Voltage-Converter-Transformer/dp/B07B9F87HG/
>
>Usually around USD 50 with quite a few negative reviews (typically 
>around 10%) of people saying it eventually almost burned up their house. 
>Not interested! So I was trying to find something reasonable, which 
>turned out to be a bit more difficult that I had originally anticipated. 
>I found these here:
>
>  * http://www.kriegermfg.com/products/voltage-transformers/
>
>Do you think these are reliable? Or where else can I find something of 
>decent quality? I am looking for something around 300-400W.
>
>Many thanks and best wishes from Canada
>Jens

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RE: [neonixie-l] OT: Reasonable quality step-up converter?

[Bill van Dijk]

If you need some reasonable current, use a good sized isolation transformer 
(110 – 110) and wire the secondary to one line. If you have the polarity right, 
you will now have a 220V auto transformer (if the polarity is wrong you get 
nothing :)). Works fine for me.

 

From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On 
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Subject: [neonixie-l] OT: Reasonable quality step-up converter?

 

Hi folks,

This is a bit off-topic, but I hope somebody can help. As some of you know I 
live in Canada, but I am originally from Germany. Most of my tools can be 
switched between 110V/220V input, so that's fine, except for my soldering 
station. It is a Weller 40W digital station that I have had for years and I do 
not want to buy a new one. The problem: it only has a 220V input.

So I was looking for a step-up converter, and I was surprised by the crappy 
quality of almost everything out there. If you look on Amazon or Ebay, there 
are a lot of types very similar to this one here:

*   
http://www.amazon.com/Instapark-ITU-500-Voltage-Converter-Transformer/dp/B07B9F87HG/

Usually around USD 50 with quite a few negative reviews (typically around 10%) 
of people saying it eventually almost burned up their house. Not interested! So 
I was trying to find something reasonable, which turned out to be a bit more 
difficult that I had originally anticipated. I found these here:

*   http://www.kriegermfg.com/products/voltage-transformers/

Do you think these are reliable? Or where else can I find something of decent 
quality? I am looking for something around 300-400W.

Many thanks and best wishes from Canada
Jens

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Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Reasonable quality step-up converter?

[Shaun Merrigan]

Jens,

The Hammond 176 series will do what you want:

http://www.hammondmfg.com/176.htm

Regards,

Shaun M (also from Canada)

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No Regret


> On Oct 24, 2018, at 12:20, jb-electronics  wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> This is a bit off-topic, but I hope somebody can help. As some of you know I 
> live in Canada, but I am originally from Germany. Most of my tools can be 
> switched between 110V/220V input, so that's fine, except for my soldering 
> station. It is a Weller 40W digital station that I have had for years and I 
> do not want to buy a new one. The problem: it only has a 220V input.
> 
> So I was looking for a step-up converter, and I was surprised by the crappy 
> quality of almost everything out there. If you look on Amazon or Ebay, there 
> are a lot of types very similar to this one here:
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/Instapark-ITU-500-Voltage-Converter-Transformer/dp/B07B9F87HG/
> Usually around USD 50 with quite a few negative reviews (typically around 
> 10%) of people saying it eventually almost burned up their house. Not 
> interested! So I was trying to find something reasonable, which turned out to 
> be a bit more difficult that I had originally anticipated. I found these here:
> 
> http://www.kriegermfg.com/products/voltage-transformers/
> Do you think these are reliable? Or where else can I find something of decent 
> quality? I am looking for something around 300-400W.
> 
> Many thanks and best wishes from Canada
> Jens
> 
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Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Reasonable quality step-up converter?

[gregebert]

Jens - Can you install any 220V outlets in your garage ? Typical setup in 
US/Canada is for homes to have 3 incoming wires (120V-neutral-120v). Most 
outlets are 120V, which is across the neutral line and either of the 120V 
"hot" leads. To get 240VAC, use both 'hot' leads.. At the 
meter/circuit-breaker panel you have ready access to 240VAC.

Another option, and it's ugly, is to locate 2 AC outlets that are powered 
from different 'hot' sources; that will get you double the line voltage 
across the 2 'hot' leads.

Most likely, the 60Hz mains in Canada wont impact your soldering station 
that operates on 50Hz.

I have an extra 120V / 20Amp isolation transformer (and it can 
step-up/step-down for 220V)  that I would be happy to give to you, but it's 
too heavy to ship.

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Re: [neonixie-l] OT: Reasonable quality step-up converter?

[alb.001 alb.001]

 
  where in Canada are you  ?   I have several quite big heavy duty ones.  check for any  hamfests   ( just google that term)  in your area - often there are many available there because they were used to run CB type radios etc. It's an amateur electronics style flea market.   I am in Brampton Ont  so if you are not too far we could meet up   they are too heavy to ship.
  Thanks  Phil
  
   -- Original Message --
   From: jb-electronics 
   Date: October 24, 2018 at 2:20 PM
   
   
   Hi folks,
   This is a bit off-topic, but I hope somebody can help. As some of you know I live in Canada, but I am originally from Germany. Most of my tools can be switched between 110V/220V input, so that's fine, except for my soldering station. It is a Weller 40W digital station that I have had for years and I do not want to buy a new one. The problem: it only has a 220V input.
   So I was looking for a step-up converter, and I was surprised by the crappy quality of almost everything out there. If you look on Amazon or Ebay, there are a lot of types very similar to this one here:
   
http://www.amazon.com/Instapark-ITU-500-Voltage-Converter-Transformer/dp/B07B9F87HG/
   
   Usually around USD 50 with quite a few negative reviews (typically around 10%) of people saying it eventually almost burned up their house. Not interested! So I was trying to find something reasonable, which turned out to be a bit more difficult that I had originally anticipated. I found these here:
   
http://www.kriegermfg.com/products/voltage-transformers/
   
   Do you think these are reliable? Or where else can I find something of decent quality? I am looking for something around 300-400W.
   Many thanks and best wishes from Canada Jens
  
   
  
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[neonixie-l] Re: OT: Reasonable quality step-up converter?

[Vlad Shmit]

Hey!
I'd suggest you visit a thrift store and pick any electronics 50W rated (or 
more)  with the voltage switch on its back. Then take it apart and use the 
transformer to upconvert 110V into 220V. Bottom line, you have to make some 
enclosure but I'm sure you'll take care of it.


On Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 9:20:43 PM UTC+3, Jens Boos wrote:
>
> Hi folks,
>
> This is a bit off-topic, but I hope somebody can help. As some of you know 
> I live in Canada, but I am originally from Germany. Most of my tools can be 
> switched between 110V/220V input, so that's fine, except for my soldering 
> station. It is a Weller 40W digital station that I have had for years and I 
> do not want to buy a new one. The problem: it only has a 220V input.
>
> So I was looking for a step-up converter, and I was surprised by the 
> crappy quality of almost everything out there. If you look on Amazon or 
> Ebay, there are a lot of types very similar to this one here:
>
>- 
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Instapark-ITU-500-Voltage-Converter-Transformer/dp/B07B9F87HG/
>  
>
> Usually around USD 50 with quite a few negative reviews (typically around 
> 10%) of people saying it eventually almost burned up their house. Not 
> interested! So I was trying to find something reasonable, which turned out 
> to be a bit more difficult that I had originally anticipated. I found these 
> here:
>
>- http://www.kriegermfg.com/products/voltage-transformers/ 
>
> Do you think these are reliable? Or where else can I find something of 
> decent quality? I am looking for something around 300-400W.
>
> Many thanks and best wishes from Canada
> Jens
>

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[neonixie-l] OT: Reasonable quality step-up converter?

[jb-electronics]

Hi folks,

This is a bit off-topic, but I hope somebody can help. As some of you 
know I live in Canada, but I am originally from Germany. Most of my 
tools can be switched between 110V/220V input, so that's fine, except 
for my soldering station. It is a Weller 40W digital station that I have 
had for years and I do not want to buy a new one. The problem: it only 
has a 220V input.


So I was looking for a step-up converter, and I was surprised by the 
crappy quality of almost everything out there. If you look on Amazon or 
Ebay, there are a lot of types very similar to this one here:


 * 
http://www.amazon.com/Instapark-ITU-500-Voltage-Converter-Transformer/dp/B07B9F87HG/

Usually around USD 50 with quite a few negative reviews (typically 
around 10%) of people saying it eventually almost burned up their house. 
Not interested! So I was trying to find something reasonable, which 
turned out to be a bit more difficult that I had originally anticipated. 
I found these here:


 * http://www.kriegermfg.com/products/voltage-transformers/

Do you think these are reliable? Or where else can I find something of 
decent quality? I am looking for something around 300-400W.


Many thanks and best wishes from Canada
Jens

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Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Rare Russian special color VFD tubes

[Дмитрий Шевченко]

Yes, this is the Saratov Factory samples.
In 1990, they tried to apply different phosphors. So, at now time
Saratov's Factory are destroyed.
You can look at the different exhaust tube in comparison with the usual green.

P.S.
I also pumped different gases in IN-18 in Russia.
https://radiokot.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17=153883=previous
ср, 24 окт. 2018 г. в 19:50, jb-electronics :
>
> I think so, they must be some experimental lab samples, I have never seen 
> these in more than ten years. Jens
>
>
> On 2018-10-24 4:26 a.m., John Snow wrote:
>
> Interesting. Different phosphor coatings?
>
> On Tuesday, 23 October 2018 17:24:50 UTC+1, Jens Boos wrote:
>>
>> Hey folks,
>>
>> Have you seen these VFD tubes on Ebay? http://www.ebay.com/itm/223200328320
>>
>> It looks like a quite rare find, I have never seen those before.
>>
>> Best wishes
>> Jens
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Rare Russian special color VFD tubes

[jb-electronics]

I think so, they must be some experimental lab samples, I have never 
seen these in more than ten years. Jens



On 2018-10-24 4:26 a.m., John Snow wrote:

Interesting. Different phosphor coatings?

On Tuesday, 23 October 2018 17:24:50 UTC+1, Jens Boos wrote:

Hey folks,

Have you seen these VFD tubes on Ebay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/223200328320


It looks like a quite rare find, I have never seen those before.

Best wishes
Jens



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[neonixie-l] IN-4 eagle template

[Mateusz Dziuba]

Hi! My name is Mateusz and I am trying to build nixie clock on 6 IN-4 lamps.
I based my design 
on https://www.instructables.com/id/simple-user-adjustable-DIY-Nixie-Clock/

I want to redesign front shield, but cannot find proper eagle template for 
IN-4 on internet. 
I download adafruit libraries with russian_tubes.lbr, but it seems they 
just link IN-18 template to it. I managed to change pins order as it is for 
IN-4, but I am still thinking, the pins positions are not correct.

Do You have NIXIE IN-4 eagle template? How You manage to design clocks with 
IN-4?


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