Jim wrote: > Easiest thing is to get a different appliance. Second-easiest > get a step-up transformer.
The grinder is made 110v also, so universal motor strap may be in place? I dunno what the thing sounds like - blender or other, but it is coffee grinder so prolly loud? - I have never seen one, but these grinders get good reviews. Here is a transformer at ebay that might work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformer-110v-to-220v-/300790879355?pt=Heavy_Duty_Voltage_Converters&hash=item460888947b Gotta dismantle swiss, put in italy, or find adapter? It may handle 1/3hp? Seems cheap like Black Hole? These grinders are reputable quality, but 110v get good dollar here under some names - one company makes them but numerous names rebadge equipment. Espresso grinders get as esoteric as... mercedes benz - to the enthusiast, not that I am or can afford to be enthusiast, just that I watch these things and wonder and know this is a reasonable, friendly braintrust - thanks for all the info. We rent so transformer or 110v appliance are only reasonable option, I think. Although, done right, landlord is never here. We replaced worn stove and oven this summer - craigslist mismatch, but price was right, so we just do it. The place is 1948 and really well done - we are mere paupers tryin' to exist in high dollar neighborhood - but so are all of us DIY guys, most likely. Maybe I watch the transformer and then watch the grinders more. Here is the grinder: http://www.ebay.com/itm/QUICK-MILL-Macina-caffe-vintage-FUNZIONANTE-modernariato-beige-OMRE-/251164782718?pt=Modernariato&hash=item3a7a96707e Anyone else do espresso, third-wave at home? Guys are fanatic - see home-barista.com - not me, but I could love it, at right price. mao _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
