Voltage converter for 110V USA model Metcal soldering iron

[musicloverdenon]

Sorry if the topic is discussed before. I couldn't find through search.

I am looking at buying a Metcal MX500 or PS2E model from eBay US which are rated at 100V-110V and 60Htz. My country supports 220-240V at 50Htz. I can buy a voltage converter. But it won't convert the 50Htz to 60Htz.

Has anybody experienced any problem running USA model of these Metcals to European countries using a voltage converter due to difference in Htz frequency?

[mikeselectricstuff]

Frequency shouldn't be an issue.

Some European Metcals have internal links to select voltage, but I've seen a US ne that doesn't

[musicloverdenon]

Thanks for the quick revert Mike.
I got worried as it seems some 110V  musical instruments do have problem operating in a 50Htz frequency countries.

Just out of curiosity, is it possible to convert a 110V/60Htz Metcal into 220V/50Htz machine by changing transformer or other parts. That would be a more sane solution than using voltage converter if achievable within reasonable budget.

I am sure many others in 220V counties must have faced this issue as procuring a used Metcal is easier from USA than other countries.

[mikeselectricstuff]

Thanks for the quick revert Mike.
I got worried as it seems some 110V  musical instruments do have problem operating in a 50Htz frequency countries.

Just out of curiosity, is it possible to convert a 110V/60Htz Metcal into 220V/50Htz machine by changing transformer or other parts. That would be a more sane solution than using voltage converter if achievable within reasonable budget.

I am sure many others in 220V counties must have faced this issue as procuring a used Metcal is easier from USA than other countries.

Yes, if you can find an equivalent transformer the right shape/size