Japanese voltage 100VAC

I have a Elgar 6000A AC Line Condition we which I'm able to dial down the voltage to 105VAC. Is this voltage safe to run my TT which is rated to operate at 100V?

norm05-23-2016 6:45pm

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cleeds Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,642 posts 08-03-2016 at 12:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete normansizemores " ... There are voltage fluctuaions in every country, with a +/- of 10-15 volts being pretty normal. " I agree that using 105V to power a turntable designed for 100V is not likely to be a problem, provided the line frequency is correct. That's within tolerance. I disagree that a voltage deviation of ± 15 volts is "pretty normal" because that could result in really high or low voltage. In the U.S., nominal voltage is typically around 123VAC, with a 5 to 7 percent deviation allowed.
cleeds Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,642 posts 08-04-2016 at 06:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete norm It's my understanding that Japan operates in dual AC frequency, 50&60Hz, as in their electronics. I should be good in that respect. In any given location, the voltage is either 50 hz or 60 hz. You'll want to be sure that the device you are using is supplied with the correct frequency. That's especially true if your turntable has a synchronous motor - it will be off-speed if supplied with the wrong line frequency.

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