Hi all..

So I have spent an unhealthy amount of time (even the MRS is getting annoyed) on google trying to find out how the hell I get 240v mains to 180v.

I understand a bridge rectifier is needed to convert AC to DC, that's the easy but and then i can use a basic thyristor based controller to control the speed.

however without having a huge bulky transformer, is there any way to get the needed 180vDC?

I see many people on youtube just powering direct from mains via rectifier, however most videos are EU/US based where they are running 110v mains.

Thank you!