240V to 110V step down transformers ,imported vans

[oldtrack123]

HI

That situation of using step down transformers has again been confirmed as NOT COMPLYING TO AUS STANDARDS been confirmed ,this morning, by Qld ESO
That the fitting of A step down transformer to run ALL existing 110V equipment does not comply with Aus Standards
A company making such a claim has been approached & despite their internet link claiming compliance by fitting a transformer THEY DENY HAVING EVER DONE SO

But they need hard evidence to act against those selling & claiming such do comply!
That has to be some one who has been conned ,coming forward with the evidence[Van & paper work with evidence of sale]

Any willing please contact me by PM

PeterQ

[funfinder]

As 80% of USA RV electrics is 12V, its not a deal breaker to take the transformer out and get a sparky to rewire and a couple small low cost appliances replaced.

[baysidetas]

It is some time since the use of step down transformers (240V to 120V) has been discussed but my understanding is that while you cannot use a step down transformer to run ALL the 120V appliances it is OK to use a step down transformer to operate one appliance, (the air conditioner for example).

However if the transformer is wired in such a way that it can be switched between appliances (but to only one at a time) would this be legal?

Is there any similar restriction on the use of inverters to operate several appliances at the one time?

Baysidetas

[BruceS]

I know it wouldn't stop me but I doubt it's illegal anyway. It might be illegal to sell the MH or van on to another buyer though.
I can't see any 'inspector' sticking his head in your van to check it?

[jon_d]

I had to look twice. I thought I'd logged in to caravanners.

Like when you're in the twenties on a Saturday night..... you go to certain pubs to pick up, some to have fun and some to see a fight.

[BruceS]

Yep.... this pub is to just have fun....
Most of the above thread was 2 years ago I think ?