David, voltage converter is very cheap, just Google them you will found
thousands available, this source looks good:
http://www.220-electronics.com/voltage-converter/transformer-regulator/step-up-step-down-stabilizer-4.html
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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