angryelf 0 #1 May 20, 2016 This is directed mostly at MEL or Jerry, but please respond if you are familiar with this setup: I have a Brother KE-430F-05 I just picked up. It is spec'ed to run 220v 3 phase. There is no magic switch to push it to 110v. I don't want to try to get 3 phase power to my (residential) loft. I'm definitely going to purchase a Step Up Transformer. Question is do I want a 500Watt Transformer or a 2000Watt Transformer? Are there any pitfalls with using a transformer to trick the machine into thinking it has 220V? Will this cause long term wear issues? Thanks! -Harry"Sometimes you eat the bar, and well-sometimes the bar eats you..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryelf 0 #2 May 20, 2016 Think I just figured it out. Servo motor on the machine looks to be 550W, so I think I'll need the 2000W transformer."Sometimes you eat the bar, and well-sometimes the bar eats you..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hackish 8 #3 May 20, 2016 Not at all, look at the parts book and order the USA plug harness. My KE-430D came with a stepup transformer but it's not necessary. The motors run at 48v so it's simply a power supply connection. A lot of machine sellers don't know this about the newer electronic tackers and will sell you the 110v-220v transformer. -Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
