Linn Lp-12 - modify voltage to AUS power supply

[jezzalenko]

Looking for advice on the voltage adjustment for a nearly LP12. I've a unit that has a UK power lead, but needs changing to suit AUS power supply.

The motor indicates that it can be used at both 50 and 60 Hz (see pic) but there is no clear indication in technical literature that i have as to how it is to be modified to operate at 60Hz.


I've read the advice in the Set up guide for 1998 , but it doesnt seem to apply to early model.

here are some pics of the unit, with the capacitor rating also

 

[stratokaster]

You will definitely need a new pulley to get correct speeds at 60 Hz.

 

[tnsilver]

I had never been to Australia, but to the best of my knowledge and according to TripAdvisor, mains voltage in the country is 230V@50Hz so I don't see why any tinkering with the PS is required.

 

[Balifly]

I had never been to Australia, but to the best of my knowledge and according to TripAdvisor, mains voltage in the country is 230V@50Hz so I don't see why any tinkering with the PS is required.

You are correct, sir!

Both the UK and Australia uses 50Hz and 230 ish volt.

 

[jezzalenko]

Thanks for the input. I see, my sentence should read "The motor indicates that it can be used at both 50 and 60 Hz (see pic) but there is no clear indication in technical literature that i have as to how it is to be modified to operate at 50Hz" not 60Hz, my error.

So is this unit set up to operate at 50Hz - thats what I need to know?

Clearly the motor will operate at both 60 and 50 Hz, but I fully suspect that the unit needs to be set up that way. Please refer to Linn technical literature you may have.

 

[Balifly]

Thanks for the input. I see, my sentence should read "The motor indicates that it can be used at both 50 and 60 Hz (see pic) but there is no clear indication in technical literature that i have as to how it is to be modified to operate at 50Hz" not 60Hz, my error.

So is this unit set up to operate at 50Hz - thats what I need to know?

Clearly the motor will operate at both 60 and 50 Hz, but I fully suspect that the unit needs to be set up that way. Please refer to Linn technical literature you may have.

Yes, it is set up to run at UK power of 230 volts at 50Hz.

 

[jezzalenko]

Thanks man, can you tell me how you know this? I'm all about learning also, not just after a quick fix.

 

[jezzalenko]

Would be good to know so then I can identify a 60Hz vs a 50Hz unit also