Grae
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Feb 3, 2015
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- Location
- New Zealand
- Vessel Name
- Nordic Blue
- Vessel Make
- Nimbus 380 Commander
Having looked at several historic threads regarding conversion of European Voltage/Hz to US I may have a very small amount of knowledge?!
All part of the learning process before committing to the purchase and import of an American trawler.
We would need to do the reverse and convert to Australian/New Zealand 240v/50Hz. Similar to Europe.
Hopefully someone can correct my assumptions as follows:
1) We would have the heavier US wiring so no problem there.
2) Switchboard/breakers 10amps (up to 2400W) so OK?
3) We would need to remove any 120v/60Hz appliances including aircon (some will work with either system as do (say) battery chargers ).
4) Install a new 240v/50hz inverter/charger
5) Remove or replace any AC power outlets with Aus/NZ 3 pin sockets.
6) Replace USA generator?
7) As most on-board equipment operates on 12 volt maybe this is no "biggy"?
Maybe "BruceK" or "Insequent" in Australia can help?
Thanks all.
All part of the learning process before committing to the purchase and import of an American trawler.
We would need to do the reverse and convert to Australian/New Zealand 240v/50Hz. Similar to Europe.
Hopefully someone can correct my assumptions as follows:
1) We would have the heavier US wiring so no problem there.
2) Switchboard/breakers 10amps (up to 2400W) so OK?
3) We would need to remove any 120v/60Hz appliances including aircon (some will work with either system as do (say) battery chargers ).
4) Install a new 240v/50hz inverter/charger
5) Remove or replace any AC power outlets with Aus/NZ 3 pin sockets.
6) Replace USA generator?
7) As most on-board equipment operates on 12 volt maybe this is no "biggy"?
Maybe "BruceK" or "Insequent" in Australia can help?
Thanks all.