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Re: [OM] T-32 AC power options - an actual on-topic post

Subject: Re: [OM] T-32 AC power options - an actual on-topic post
From: Mark Dapoz <md@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2003 12:40:44 -0400 (EDT)
On Sat, 27 Sep 2003, Piers Hemy wrote:

> I noticed something odd on the label - Input 220v AC Output 220V DC.
> 
> It seems the AC supply can be less than 330V, which means that for use where
> mains voltage is 120V, all you need is a travel adaptor-transformer for use
> of 220V equipment on 120V supply, with a bridge rectifier.

Be careful, the Olympus adapter is by design current limited.  A 120V/220V
travel adapter will very likely deliver higher current than the Olympus
adapter.  This could result in a nasty situation if something ever went
wrong with the flash.  
                                -mark


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