Using 230v transformers on 115v primary

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I'm after a 4v secondary at say 2 amps to feed an AZ1 rectifier using 1.1 Amps.

This is for use in the USA. I'm in the UK where the mains is 230v. It occurred to me I could use a standard 230v into 9v and run it at 115v input. This would only need a tiny dropper resistor as opposed to using a 5v or 6v secondary with larger dropper resistors.

What I don't know is how to rate the VA or how safe this is, since there would be more current through the primary and I don't know if the thickness of the primary wiring would be appropriate.

Can anyone put me straight here?

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Topic - Using 230v transformers on 115v primary - andy evans 00:10:23 10/21/16 (3)

RE: Using 230v transformers on 115v primary - PakProtector 18:08:17 10/21/16 (0)

RE: Using 230v transformers on 115v primary - Chip647 05:06:22 10/21/16 (1)

RE: Using 230v transformers on 115v primary - Johno 06:32:19 10/21/16 (0)

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