Crack with 100VAC? (japan)

[dramaticceramic]

Crack Kit: There are options for 120VAC and 240VAC mains power input. What are the options for powering it with 100VAC/50Hz power sockets? My guesses are:

• Just plug it on the wall. Shouldn't be much of a problem, according to this post. Maybe not optimal.
• Get a wall transformer. Straightforward, but not that elegant.
• Elegant solution? Maybe replace the power transformer on the kit. Is this right/possible? If so, what should I look for?

Background: I live in Japan and am considering buying a crack+speedball! Hope to have a neat elegant solution to just plug it on the wall without a chunky transformer. Thank you guys!

 

[Paul Birkeland]

Just plug it on the wall

This will work.

Get a wall transformer.

This will work better.

Maybe replace the power transformer on the kit. Is this right/possible?

This would be the most elegant solution, but there is no compatible power transformer on the market.  We could have a single custom wound, but it would be many times more expensive than either doing nothing, or just using a 100:120 step-up.

-PB

 

[dramaticceramic]

Thank you for the answer!

It is a pity some parts-hunting can't help, but well, wall adapter seems to be the reasonable choice then!

 

[Rocketman248]

I live in Japan, and I've got 4 different Bottlehead amps.  I just plug them straight in, and I haven't had any issues.

 

[Paul Birkeland]

I can't believe I missed the obvious answer here...

The Crack-a-two-a has a universal power transformer, and there are wiring instructions for lower mains voltages.