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sailor1

Jan 16, 2006, 9:04 PM

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Are buck/boost xfrmrs available in mexico? I need one in Mazatlan.

raferguson

Jan 17, 2006, 8:42 PM

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I did a quick google search for transformador mexico and did not find anything useful.

If you look at my web page below it details where I got my buck/boost transformer. Perhaps some of the US companies have distribution in Mexico, or are willing to ship to Mexico.

http://peregrino.home.att.net/camper/transformer.html

Richard

http://www.fergusonsculpture.com

dolores57

Jan 18, 2006, 9:21 AM

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Richard That is a very uesful page you put up. My husband and I were just talking about ways people deal with this voltage problem in Mexico. It will come in handy I am sure when we are ready to buy/build in Mexico. Thanks d.

johanson / Moderator

Jan 18, 2006, 12:20 PM

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Yes, that was a great post, especially about the voltage here in Mexico. Remember each community is different. I have friends east of Chapala who regularly have 140 volts. I live in upper Ajijic. Now that my neighborhood has a new transformer our voltage averages 120 to 128 volts. The voltage was slightly less before the last transformer had to be replaced

If you do not know your voltage, why not pick up a RadioShack voltage meter, the type you plug into an outlet and leave. Mine is placed in the bathroom in a wall receptacle at the base of the mirror. It's been there for 18 months. I have to look at it every time I plug in my shaver. I think I paid about $7 US for it NoB.