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Using a 220v version LR in the USA?

Hello,

Does anyone have a 220v version LR in the US? Would you get better performance with the 220 version using something like this?

https://www.110220volts.com/ac-300.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj8vM5uCo2gIVyrfACh1BdgVKEAQYBCABEgJEoPD_BwE

Regards,
Roger

Comments

  • It’s 300W which sounds limited


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  • Hello Frans, just an example. They have many models, this one is a 3000w. https://www.110220volts.com/ac-3000w.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI66KQ7-yo2gIVA7jACh1yFQdFEAQYASABEgIf3PD_BwE

    Just curious if it would work. I have heard the 220v version may have better heat performance, recovery time? Thanks.
  • Here is another example of one that also stabilizes the voltage and has a nice digital display.
    https://www.110220volts.com/atvr-3000.html
  • Another complication could be the difference between 50Hz and 60 Hz — not sure if these are also converted.

    Reiss will know more.

    To me it seems wise that if you want 230V then hire a company that is qualified to install that socket into your kitchen.
  • Frans Goddijn post=14529 wrote: Another complication could be the difference between 50Hz and 60 Hz — not sure if these are also converted.

    Reiss will know more.

    To me it seems wise that if you want 230V then hire a company that is qualified to install that socket into your kitchen.

    Thanks, That would be too costly to add in a 220v socket and not worth the small gain in performance.
  • the 120V machine is designed for the USA and functions perfectly for making espresso and steaming milk, back to back/consecutive shots included

    there is no significant difference in the warm up time because this is almost entirely a function of the length of time it takes the thermosiphon to warm up the group, rather than anything related to the power of the element

    if you try and use any espresso machine for a water heater the performance suffers, which is why dedicated water heaters are sold

    running equipment through transformers would be regarded as a short term solution if you asked most electrical engineers i think; there are conversion losses and i think most people would regard it as an 'ugly' solution

    kind regards

    reiss.
  • As a USA user with the 120V LR version, I can confirm that it works very well - no problem for back-to-back shots or steaming.
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