[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

That’s the problem; can’t seem to get centre tapped transformer and yes a transformer able to supply 20-30a is expensive.

There are plenty of ‘American’ dryers here used domestically (we had one when we lived here before) but it was bought here so I guess is UK 240v throughout. We had it hard wired into the main ring although direct to board would be best option – I have seen them wired through a standard 13a plug (not recommended).

Looks like it will have to be scrapped (shame as it’s only a couple of month’s old) or I may put it up on an emigrant site – anyone going to US could ship it with their stuff.

I will certainly get another Whirlpool ‘proper sized’ dryer; these UK ones can just about dry a handkerchief in one go!

[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

I can get a transformer to step down my 240v supply to 120v; however I then have I think two problems.
1. The 110/120v output from the transformer comes as two supplies; i.e. 2 lives and two neutrals. I assume I can wire in the 2 lives OK but what would I do with the two neutrals?
2. On my enquiries with transformer suppliers it may be that the transformer supplies 2 x 110v in phase, not out of phase as in US so the phase difference does not give a 240v supply.

I could probably do with a wiring diagram of a Whirlpool dryer supplied here in UK to compare to mine to perhaps give me a hint; although of course it will be of no use if all components are just supplied at 220/240v rating.

[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

Correct Steve, someone has suggested I get a site 110v transformer and then re-combine a feed from the two outlets. This will only work if the outlets are out of phase or I will not get 240v back.

From the wiring diagram the only part that is fed 240v is the heating element; perhaps the whole thing will run on 110v but with low heat output from the heater?

[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

I have a wiring diagram; found it behind access panel inside dryer..anyone an electrician! [/img]

[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

johnmac11 wrote:Whirlpool do not supply this model in the UK. Uk models will be wired differently and do have 230v motors fitted.

I have however worked on quite a few of the US versions which are in the UK which used to be supplied to US forces and embassy personnel and all of these had a large external transformer so that they could work.

John
Were they the yellow site transformers common here?

[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

Correct; I used to have one for my 110v site tools; which incidentally, worked fine when I moved to Florida from UK…..just had to fit a US plug!!

[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

‘fraid not; this takes UK 220/240v and steps it down to 110v for using with 110v tools mainly on construction sites etc.

Thanks

[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

Interesting; however I would need 220/240v input with 220/240v output but the output converted to US ‘style’ 2x110v from the UK input.

[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

johnmac11 wrote:Whirlpool do not supply this model in the UK. Uk models will be wired differently and do have 230v motors fitted.

I have however worked on quite a few of the US versions which are in the UK which used to be supplied to US forces and embassy personnel and all of these had a large external transformer so that they could work.

John
Thanks, we are near a US airbase, I will try to find out what I can. They must take UK 240 and split down to 2×120 somehow via the transformer.

[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

SublimeMasterJW wrote:The motor runs on 120 volts and relies on the middle neutral wire + 1 of the hot legs on the 240 breaker.
Using straight 240 will burn up the motor.

How do you think Whirlpool supply them in UK; is it the case they fit a different motor then rather than internally wire differently?

The appliance rating plate shows 120/240v

[jon06]

Re: Whirlpool Dryer from USA

Dryers are 240v supplied in USA; the appliance is rated 240v.

We have previously had them in UK; I guess Whirlpool wire the motor differently (there are 2 live/hot wires to get 240v in US instead of 1 here in UK)

[jon06]

Re: Electrolux Aqualux 1000

Finally got guy in to repair; part was burnt out.

However still seems to heat water too much and takes over 2hrs to complete a 40c cycle wash…is this normal?

[jon06]

Control knob seems OK and yes it did boil the washing!

[jon06]

EW1013, was wondering if thermostat has gone, might explain long cycle time and very hot temperatures

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