Braun TC 45 UK Power - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

thosmatthews · 17th Sep 2018, 2:27 pm

Hello there,

I hope someone can help me- I recently acquired a Braun TC 45/4 from around the mid to late 1960s and before I plug it in, I want to ensure I've got the correct power running through it.

The power information on the back reads:
50Hz / 70W
115 / 127 / 155 / 220 / 240 V~

As it has listed 220 and 240V, does this mean I can just pop on an EU to UK adaptor with a 13A fuse and plug it in?

I see it also has a separate plug for a ground wire. Is it necessary to use this?

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated, I don't want to destroy a lovely piece of 1960s German design!

Many thanks,
Tom

PJL · 17th Sep 2018, 3:37 pm

No, it means there is a setting available for the mains transformer that would support 240V and allow connection to UK mains. You need to find out how to check/change the setting before you plug it in. It is possibly behind that black panel?

TrevorG3VLF · 17th Sep 2018, 4:48 pm

A 1A fuse should be adequate to drive 70W.
Measure your mains voltage. It is more likely to be nearer 240V than 220V.
Start with a lamp limiter, 60W or so.

17th Sep 2018, 2:27 pm	#1
thosmatthews Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: London, UK. Posts: 1	Braun TC 45 UK Power Hello there, I hope someone can help me- I recently acquired a Braun TC 45/4 from around the mid to late 1960s and before I plug it in, I want to ensure I've got the correct power running through it. The power information on the back reads: 50Hz / 70W 115 / 127 / 155 / 220 / 240 V~ As it has listed 220 and 240V, does this mean I can just pop on an EU to UK adaptor with a 13A fuse and plug it in? I see it also has a separate plug for a ground wire. Is it necessary to use this? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated, I don't want to destroy a lovely piece of 1960s German design! Many thanks, Tom Attached Thumbnails

17th Sep 2018, 3:37 pm	#2
PJL Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seaford, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 5,997	Re: Braun TC 45 UK Power No, it means there is a setting available for the mains transformer that would support 240V and allow connection to UK mains. You need to find out how to check/change the setting before you plug it in. It is possibly behind that black panel?

17th Sep 2018, 4:48 pm	#3
TrevorG3VLF Rest in Peace Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Matlock, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 1,378	Re: Braun TC 45 UK Power A 1A fuse should be adequate to drive 70W. Measure your mains voltage. It is more likely to be nearer 240V than 220V. Start with a lamp limiter, 60W or so.