USA Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp in the UK?
Mar 11th 2019, 2:46 pm
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USA Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp in the UK?
I've got a vintage amp. 120volts 50-60 cycles AC is what it says. Has a grounded 3 prong USA cable. Will this work in UK?
Mar 11th 2019, 2:57 pm
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thank you!
Mar 11th 2019, 3:23 pm
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Re: USA Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp in the UK?
You're welcome. 
….. And I would recommend that for a demanding application like a amplifier, you should buy a transformer rated for at least twice the wattage (power draw, not audio output) of the amplifier, per the spec plate on the back.
….. And I would recommend that for a demanding application like a amplifier, you should buy a transformer rated for at least twice the wattage (power draw, not audio output) of the amplifier, per the spec plate on the back.
Mar 11th 2019, 3:26 pm
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gotcha... thank you.
Mar 14th 2019, 3:28 pm
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Re: USA Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp in the UK?
Sir, One more question. Let's say I buy a good step down transformer. Can I plug a power strip into that and run small items into the power strip, like a lamp, a monitor, a lap top, a hard drive, a printer etc.?
Mar 14th 2019, 6:20 pm
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Re: USA Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp in the UK?
Daisy-chaining things together using splitters and power strips is generally frowned upon as a fire hazard, though in practice that is because of either (i) overloading, or (ii) loose plugs leading to a short, but you are unlikely to have a problem, so long as you avoid overloading and to repeat "do not leave your transformer plugged in and unattended." While the risk is small, anecdotally it appears that insurers may have a problem with transformers - they see them as an increased fire hazard, so aside from not wanting to burn down your home, you also need to be careful as you might have an issue claiming on your insurance if there is a fire, even if the transformer didn't start it.
I have used a couple myself, for step-up purposes, and have never had a problem, but I treat them with respect!
Mar 15th 2019, 2:36 pm
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Re: USA Fender Deluxe Reverb Amp in the UK?
Yes, there is no practical reason why you can't, but you should always be careful not to overload the transformer, nor to leave it unattended.
Daisy-chaining things together using splitters and power strips is generally frowned upon as a fire hazard, though in practice that is because of either (i) overloading, or (ii) loose plugs leading to a short, but you are unlikely to have a problem, so long as you avoid overloading and to repeat "do not leave your transformer plugged in and unattended." While the risk is small, anecdotally it appears that insurers may have a problem with transformers - they see them as an increased fire hazard, so aside from not wanting to burn down your home, you also need to be careful as you might have an issue claiming on your insurance if there is a fire, even if the transformer didn't start it.
I have used a couple myself, for step-up purposes, and have never had a problem, but I treat them with respect!
Daisy-chaining things together using splitters and power strips is generally frowned upon as a fire hazard, though in practice that is because of either (i) overloading, or (ii) loose plugs leading to a short, but you are unlikely to have a problem, so long as you avoid overloading and to repeat "do not leave your transformer plugged in and unattended." While the risk is small, anecdotally it appears that insurers may have a problem with transformers - they see them as an increased fire hazard, so aside from not wanting to burn down your home, you also need to be careful as you might have an issue claiming on your insurance if there is a fire, even if the transformer didn't start it.
I have used a couple myself, for step-up purposes, and have never had a problem, but I treat them with respect!
