Yes, not all have 3 phase power in Europe but some do ( I too) , and
then we have 400 Volt between the phase and not 240.

With 1 phase we have 240 V, that's in most houses.


On Sun, 2 Oct 2005 22:27:36 -0500, "AL" wrote:

Yes, it might be a static phase converter. Germans have 3 phase power in
their homes (or so I've heard) so the Miele might use 3 phase power. Or it
could just use 2 of the 3 phases.

I really have to wonder why someone would spend all that money for a washer
and then have to either use a phase converter or a buck boost transformer.
Why not just get a front loader specifically designed for 120V?

"Tim Killian" wrote in message
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The "adapter" might be a capacitive phase converter as 3-phase power is
usually 208 per leg.

AL wrote:
You need a buck boost transformer. A new one will set you back
$100-$150. mcmaster.com has them. You can also find used or surplus ones
on ebay for less. Are you absolutely sure you want a Miele? According
to Consumer Reports, their reliability is less than stellar.

"Jeff Dantzler" wrote in message
news:1128277669.21578@yasure...

I am seriously looking at a Miele front load washer.

It uses 208V and you have to buy a $200+ "adaptor" in
order to use it where only 1ph 240V is available.

I have done a good bit of 1ph 240V wiring and still remember
some stuff from my college physics classes.

How would one put such an "adaptor" together that would be
robust, safe, and cheaper than $200 ?

Figure the current would be 30A (to allow using a Miele dryer
at some future date.

Thanks,

Jeff Dantzler