| Price : | Post Date : Feb 05, 2012 15:03:3410,000 Watt Maximum Capacity Heavy-Duty Continuous Use Transformer Converts 220/240 Volts Down to 110/120 Volts Durable Design with 2 Heavy-Duty Carrying Handles
Ten years ago, voltage converters were a curiosity... it was fantastic to know that we had mastered our universe to the degree that mains electricity could be converted to our requirements, but overall, converters weren't part of the daily lives of many. Nowadays, with the democratization of consumer electronics thanks to the Internet as well as increasing international travel, voltage converters are a common and necessary fact of life for many. Today we check out answers to 8 of the most common questions that people have about converters.
1. How do I know which converter to buy?
This will depend on the country that your appliance was manufactured in, the country in which you are using it, and its wattage or amperage. If you live in a country with 110V mains power and are buying from a country with 220V or 240V mains power, you'll need a step down converter. If you live in a country with 220V or 240V power and are buying from a 110V country, you'll need a step-up converter.
2. How do I know the wattage of my appliance?
You'll also need to know the wattage of your appliance to buy the correct converter, which you can usually discover by finding the little sticker or engraved information on it. Choose a voltage converter that is rated for slightly higher wattage than your appliance to ensure good performance.
3. Are there different requirements for TVs?
Yes. If you want to use a converter with your TV, you'll need a deluxe automatic voltage regulator rated for around 20% higher wattage than your set, because they create a power surge when they are turned on.
4. My American dryer is 220V, do I need a voltage converter to use it in Europe?
American dryers are usually 2-phase 100V power, compared to the single-phase 200V power in Europe.
5. Can I plug a powerboard into a voltage converter?
You can, but your voltage converter will need to be rated high enough to handle all of the appliances that will be plugged into the power board.
6. Do I need a voltage converter or a voltage regulator?
That depends on your appliance; a voltage regulator does the same job as a converter, but also stabilizes the current to plus or minus 4% of the voltage standard. In real life, while countries are said to run on 110V or 220V power, it can actually vary between 75V and 130V for 110V countries, and 180V to 260V in 200v countries.
7. I want to use the converter in a country with different plug pin shapes, what should I do?
Easy! Just put a plug adapter on top of your converter.
8. Do I need to convert the cycle (Hz)?
American power runs at around 60Hz, many foreign countries run at 50Hz. This will affect any appliances with motors (which will run more slowly), as well as clocks, which won't keep correct time.
Voltage converters are simple devices that are essential in our complex world!
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| Price : $88.39This is a voltage converter or transformer that can be used as a step up transformer in 110/120 volt countries or as a step down transformer in 220/230/240 volt countries. This heavy duty voltage transformer can be used for continuous duty. It will convert voltages of 220-240 volts to 110-120 and will also convert voltages from 110-120 to 220-240 volts.
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| Price : Converts 110/120V to 220/240V OR converts 220/240V to 110/120V (switch is on back of unit) On/Off switch with indicator lamp. Analog meter on front of unit shows exact output voltage. Voltage stabilizer good for countries with unstable voltage supply. 5 outlets on front of unit (outlets accept 3 or 2 prong US plugs and 2 prong Euro/Asian plugs). Insulated power cord is hard wired with a US Shucko plug (grounded 3 prong US adapter)
| Price : $116.95Made by one of the leading manufacturers in the industry, the Goldsource ST series step up/down voltage transformers offer you a safe, reliable, affordable & convenient solution to converting voltages from 110-120 volts up to 220-240 volts or from 220-240 volts down to 110-120 volts for both home use & industrial applications. The ST-3000 is rated at 3000 watts maximum. It features a heavy-duty cord with a standard US 3-prong plug plus a free American to German outlet plug adapter. There are a total of two grounded outputs on the front panel, one is designated for 120 volts and the other is for 220 volts only. They both are standard US outlets and can be used simultaneously. For safety, it's recommended by the manufacturer that the voltage transformer's maximum power should be equal or greater than the power rating of your appliance multiplied by 1.5. For example, if you have an appliance rated at 100 watts, you will need to pick a transformer with a maximum power of 150 watts or greater.
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| Price : $74.39 | Post Date : Aug 05, 2011 11:26:01This is a voltage converter or transformer that can be used as a step up transformer in 110/120 volt countries or as a step down transformer in 220/230/240 volt countries. This heavy duty voltage transformer can be used for continuous duty. It will convert voltages of 220-240 volts to 110-120 and will also convert voltages from 110-120 to 220-240 volts.
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