bringing US fixtures overseas

[hennbot]

I have an uncoming job that will travel to Europe and Japan. I would normally take my Kino Flo Diva 200 and 400 along but that may be a problem. Kino Flo offers a "universal" 400 which can be used anywhere in the world, but needless to say, I own the US only version . So I have a feeling the Kino's even with an adapter are out. What about my Mole tungsten kit? Should be able to use with an adapter right?

[Matt Sandstrom]

for tungsten units you just need an adapter for the plug and a 230v bulb. then you can use a transformer. they will change the voltage but not the frequency, but that's usually enough. according to this faq kino ballasts work at any frequency from 50-400hz as long as the voltage is correct.

 

http://www.kinoflo.com/FYI/FAQs.htm

 

/matt