No offence intended
For what it cost ya to ship them, it probably would have ended up being
cheaper to sell them there.

Other poster is right on.... check with the manufacture. Motors and heating
elements do not care about the frequency. Clocks, and timers do.

I am at a loss on your transformer explanation. If you have 240v there
already why are you using a transformer? Transformers generally do not
convert frequency.

Replacing the valves should solve the problem.

Just wait until you need service.

I worked on a pastry "sheeting" machine, used for croissants. The special
French motor toasted. Nothing, I mean NOTHING was available in North America
would replace the motor. The owner of the shop called France and ordered a
new motor, not much bigger around than a loaf of bread. Cost for the motor
was $3500.00, that is US dollars not Francs. Shipping cause they were not
making pastry was another $900.00. After I got it working again I
suggested that the owner lay in a stock of parts that might be needed.

Good luck, If I lived in France I would have French equipment. At least your
in the Apple if anywhere will have parts for your stuff they will. Now at
what cost.



Agreed... If you like that brand (Miehle), it would have been better
for you to buy the North American versions as the manufactuer has the
burden of figuring out the conversion requirments.

That being said.... The 50/60 Hz issue may or may not be an issue
with the motors. Many motors made in the USA are stamped 50/60 Hz
simply because they may be exported to 50 Hz countries. The reverse
may not be true. French electrical stuff is weird and sometimes does
not interface well to the North American standard. If you have a an
electric/mechanical timer, it may run at the wrong speed. Pump motors
could overheat or, worst case, start a fire.

Beachcomber