converting Baiardo from European power to US power

Herb

Semi-Pro

• Aug 26, 2016

• #1

I have a Wilson Baiardo from Europe. What do I need to do to use it in the US? I know it needs a new plug. I am assuming it is set for 220 and needs to be set for 110. How do I do this? Any help guys?

 

MAX PLY

Hall of Fame

• Aug 26, 2016

• #2

I suggest either calling Wilson directly or call the guys at tennis machines dot com.

 

Herb

Semi-Pro

• Aug 26, 2016

• #3

thanks.

MAX PLY said:

I suggest either calling Wilson directly or call the guys at tennis machines dot com.

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Been trying to call Wilson, but I always get cut off.

 

MAX PLY

Hall of Fame

• Aug 26, 2016

• #4

I would bet that the gang at tennis machines will either know what to do or know who to put you directly in touch with at Wilson.

 

Rabbit

G.O.A.T.

• Aug 26, 2016

• #5

^^^^^^
what he said

 

Irvin

Talk Tennis Guru

• Aug 26, 2016

• #6

Have you checked the manual? Things like that are usually in the manual. My motto is,when all else fails read the instructions.

 

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kkm

Hall of Fame

• Aug 26, 2016

• #7

The manual says Power Supply - External switching, 100 – 240 volts.

 

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kkm

Hall of Fame

• Aug 26, 2016

• #8

I think it's as simple as getting a cord with US prongs, to go from the brick to the outlet.

 

Herb

Semi-Pro

• Aug 26, 2016

• #9

kkm said:

I think it's as simple as getting a cord with US prongs, to go from the brick to the outlet.

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That's what I am hoping, just have to find the cord

 

Last edited: Aug 26, 2016

Herb

Semi-Pro

• Aug 26, 2016

• #10

Problem solved. Talked to Hannah at Wilson, she is sending me the US power supply.

 

K

kkm

Hall of Fame

• Aug 26, 2016

• #11

^^^Great outcome!

 

eelhc

Hall of Fame

• Aug 26, 2016

• #12

Whatttt??

Herb said:

Problem solved. Talked to Hannah at Wilson, she is sending me the US power supply.

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I'd be very surprised if there is such a thing as a US Power Supply. Most power supplies these days are PFC front end with switching regulators with IEC appliance coupler inputs.... Nerdspeak for auto-sensing universal input.

The only way that there is a US power supply is if they are using AC synchronous motors for pulling tension. Which would really worry me because the controls are somewhat sloppy when compared to DC motors.

I suspect the "US Power Supply" is nothing more than a power cord.

 

esgee48

G.O.A.T.

• Aug 26, 2016

• #13

Agree, I think you are getting a power cord with US plugs for the power brick.

 

Herb

Semi-Pro

• Aug 26, 2016

• #14

you guys are correct in that all that is needed is to exchange the power cord. Wilson does not have a cord by itself, so she is sending the whole power supply.

 

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kkm

Hall of Fame

• Aug 26, 2016

• #15

All you'd need would be something along these lines

https://www.walmart.com/ip/US-Plug-...nnector-Power-Cable-Cord-0.5M-Length/46552659

but if Wilson is sending you the whole thing including another brick especially if it's free of charge then it's all good

 

JetFlyr

Rookie

• Aug 26, 2016

• #16

Herb said:

you guys are correct in that all that is needed is to exchange the power cord. Wilson does not have a cord by itself, so she is sending the whole power supply.

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Curious: How much is Wilson charging you for this new power supply?

 

Herb

Semi-Pro

• Aug 27, 2016

• #17

JetFlyr said:

Curious: How much is Wilson charging you for this new power supply?

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Free of charge since the machine is less than 5 years old