repair kitchen aid appliance

[slapout]

plugged imported appliance, 110 volt into local circuit, can it be repaired, modified for local voltage, salavaged by someone here in Chain Mai?

[eyecatcher]

Dont even bother modifying it (whatever it is) its probably a far higher standard than the circuit.

I wouldnt try to use it as it will probably start a fire or at the very least burn it out.

Bringing electrical appliances here is not worth the hassle when they are much cheaper here anyway.

You can always find your western favourite appliance here already adapted to suit the voltage.

[CMKiwi]

Yes normally 220-240 volts will fry the 110v appliance. I agree with eyecatcher. ..dont bother trying to get it fixed. Cost and reliability will negate everything. Just shop around and get a new one of reputable brand. Less headaches that way.

[johnmcedinghburg]

I think THE best way is to look on ebay for an 220v motor and replace THE burned one

[Dellboy218]

What type of appliance are we talking about?

[slapout]

it is a blender (food, ice, etc) and a quite nice gaget to have around, especially as it has strong enough motor to do all that is required.

[Dellboy218]

Ok so it is a motor we are dealing with as well as control circuits. Depending on how well its made it may have protection device(s) which may have blown or tripped. I think you would have to be very lucky though. The problem with the motor apart from voltage 110 versus 220 is also frequency, 60hz versus 50hz. Your motor even if voltage corrected may be running slower than it would otherwise. This would depend on the control system employed although probably not an issue in this case as it will be variable speed anyway. I would guess that the damage was done before the motor moved which would suggest control circuit failure. Fingers crossed its an internal fuse or breaker! If it isnt then I am afraid it would probably cheaper to buy a new one. I wouldnt hazard a guess as to where the best place to take it for a quick check would be.

[Dante99]

Go past the Prince Hotel, turn right at the T, just after you turn, park on the left. The man there can probably do a quick check to see if it is a fuse or internal breaker. He charges nothing unless he can fix things. Could be a problem about parts since no 110v stuff here,

5,785 posts and you are plugging 110v appliances in here?

[ehs818]

You should have used a good quality voltage converter. But if it's burnout out you'll not have any luck in getting anything replaced here. It is really cheaper just to buy a decent quality replacement that is 220 to begin with.

[slapout]

as its a slow day here is something to appease some of those with non meaningful hindsight, suggestions.

the blender has personal meaning as it has lasted for most of those 5000+posts

i did not plug it in

top of line voltage converter setting on cabinet next to appliance

thanks dante99 know right where the shop is, will give him a go.