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Re: [OM] Step up converter for Elinchrom Style FX400 flash heads.

Subject: Re: [OM] Step up converter for Elinchrom Style FX400 flash heads.
From: "Wayne Harridge" <wayne.harridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:11:07 +1100
...and it will only be using that amount of power while recycling.

...Wayne


> 
> BTW, 1500W is not that high, our toaster oven is 1950W.
> 
> C.H.Ling
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Irisarri" <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 5:38 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Step up converter for Elinchrom Style FX400 flash heads.
> 
> 
> > This is their response:
> >
> > The transformer itself is not available and the entire control circuit
> > would require replacement.   You would be talking a charge in the area
of
> > $390.00 Each plus shipping and handling.****
> >
> > ** **
> >
> > Currently only 1 circuit is in stock and may be used in other repairs.
If
> > parts are out of stock at time of repair approval repair times will be
> > extended as we wait for parts to come from Elinchrom overseas.
> >
> >
> > I knew it! It's always the same story.
> >
> >
> > David
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Leo Wesson <leowesson@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> >
> >> David,
> >>
> >> You might rent a converter first to try it out.  I'm just guessing that
> >> it
> >> will be problematic.
> >>
> >> Leo
> >>
> >>
> >> On Jan 29, 2013, at 12:00 PM, David Irisarri <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hi Leo,
> >> >
> >> > FX models were mono voltage. BX models were muti voltage. I guess I
> >> > have
> >> to
> >> > buy those bulky transformers :(
> >> >
> >> > David
> >> >
> >> > On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Leo Wesson <leowesson@xxxxxxxxx>
> >> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> David,
> >> >>
> >> >> I'm guessing that they are muli voltage and all u need to do is swap
> >> >> the
> >> >> modeling light to a 120v bulb.
> >> >> Leo Wesson.
> >> >>
> >> >> On Jan 29, 2013, at 10:32 AM, David Irisarri <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
> >> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>> Hi all,
> >> >>>
> >> >>> I want to use my Elinchrom flash heads with my E-M5 and I have a
> >> >>> couple
> >> >> of
> >> >>> questions.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Every head consumes 400W and needs 200/260 V and it has a
> modelling
> >> lamp
> >> >> of
> >> >>> 100W. Do I need a step up converter of 400W or more for every flash
> >> >> head? I
> >> >>> don't want to buy a 1500W transformer because of such a high load
it
> >> >>> couldtrip the entire apartment's electricity.
> >> >>>
> >> >>> What is the best brand in USA?
> >> >>>
> >> >>> Best regards,
> >> >>>
> >> >>> David
> 
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