Thanks for your great service and informative video! Having bought a cheap transformer from Maplin for musical instruments I've got on ebay from America, I found that it'd soon died fairly quickly, before reading the fine print that says it's not for continuous use... Given the application requires something that can handle continuous use, I needed something more heavy duty and this fit the bill perfectly! Thanks again for your service and a great, affordable purchase.
This is a great product. Very highly recommended. Please note that the version shown will provide up to 500W of power to the device. Check the power rating of your device. If it is 500W or less then it is compatible with the transformer in the video.
I just received my Rockstobe Power 500 watt converter but realised that I had no clue on how to use it. Immediately, I looked for videos on how to use a voltage converter. Found this video and I am now just waiting for my KitchenAid mixer to arrive from the US and ready to plug it into the converter.
at 1:32 you mention "input selector jumper switch." I need to buy one of those as the transformer it goes to doesn't work without it. Any ideas as to where to find one?
great video but i have few questions that not mentioned in the video. if lets say my TV is 150W 110v. i am in UK so i use the 240 switch and convert it to 110. the questions are... 1. if i leave it plugged in the wall socket with nothing plugged in to the converter will it consume any electricity? 2. if TV is 150w will this converter consume more than 150W? (as for conversion power loss in the process) 3. if lets say i plug more things to it and the power draw exceeds Rated 500w what happens then? 4. also, if TV flactuates and uses 40w to 150w, does the converter always consumes 500w?
Can I use this to get 110v from my 240v twist lock outlet in the USA? Ex: I have a L6-30 outlet(for my compressor) and I can get an adapter to turn it into L5-15 and I'll still be getting 240 from that... Can I then plug this into that adapter and get 110 ? I don't know why I'm so confused by this unit... But basically I need 110, and I only have the one 30amp outlet.
I'm in the UK and I have a Japanese games console that says 100v 50w 50/60hz on the back of it, and 125v-6a on the plug. Will the step up and step down voltage converter in your video be right for it?
If I put the jumper at 240V, and plug it into 230V socket, I think the output voltage would be slightly above 100V (around 105V). and not 110V or more. Is my thinking right?
I’m in the Netherlands and I want to power Canadian electronics. They say it’s 230v but my transformer only converts from 220 or 240. Can I use one of these or do I need a transformer that converts 230w?
You can use one of these with the input set to 240V. Voltage from the mains will vary a bit from day to day and depending on things like distance from an electricity substation and the state and age of wiring. 10V either way does not make enough difference to be an issue.
Very good review. For an electric fan that would use at the very most 120 watts used for only a few hours at the time, not constantly on, would the 200 watt model be enough?
Hi, if I have a 1000-watt mixer, and I’ll be using it for 1-2hrs (with pause in between, not continuously) is it ok to use a 2000-watt step down transformer? Thanks in advance.
Hi what will happen when my step up transformer 110V to 220V, suddenly change the input voltage from 110V to 220V will my transformer get spoiled? is there a step up transformer that automatically adjust when the input voltage change?
Hello, I have the same transformer as yours, but recently it stopped powering on. When I first plugged it in it was working fine, however when I unplugged it from the wall and then replugged it it stopped turning on. Is there a way to fix this?
to prevent damage or possible fire hazards the fuse should be replaced with slow blow fuse MDL of same ampare rating but i never got 2 spares what should i do just keep the one fuse i have and use it once a week. because i dont know why 2 spare fuses didint come with me step up step down transfermer 110v 230v
I'm using the 300W model to power a refurbished antique Singer sewing machine, 1935 model 66. It's rated at 100 Watts. I've fitted an American 110V 5-15 NEMA RCD [GFI] on the machine input, as I'm led to believe that the house mains' 230v RCD will not operate correctly on the 110v side of the transformer Am I being over cautious?
IM looking at getting a 2000w version of this brand. I cant find any website or so, guess it perhaps a Chinese manufacturer. Is this an okay brand to use?
Hi I have a flour mixer that I bought from India and I want to use it in Canada. Do I need to select the 110v input in the back and the front plug the flour mixer to the 220v output? thanks
I just bought a salon quality hairdryer that runs at 230-240v 50hz 2000w with a UK-style plug. I would like to use it in Japan. I will probably run it for two-three hours at a time or so...would a 3000w transformer with input power set at 110v (Please correct me if i'm wrong, I believe that is the level for Japan) suffice?
HI I have purchased a Goldsource STU-1000 mainly to use my English Janome computerised sewing machine that Ipurchased in the UK. The converter has worked fine until the other day when I thought I would try using my UK purchased cordless steam iron, the converter has stopped working and I have totally confused myself by watching the videos that you have online. If I am plugging things in from the UK to convert to US do I place the converter plug at the back on 220V or 110v? Sorry to be so dim but I really can't work out what to do. I plan on purchasing a new fuse as I am assuming that the problem of plugging in my steam iron blew the fuse for some reason? I think I need a 10amp glass fuse is that correct? Many thanks in advance
The steam iron would use a great deal more power than the sewing machine. Anything that produces heat always uses a lot of power. So, the converter would have over-loaded and blown a fuse. You need to replace it with a 10 Amp fuse. You are using the converter as a step up converter, so your input is 110V, so the input selector on the back should be set to 110V and you plug the sewing machine into the 220V socket on the front. But, don't use it with the steam iron again, for that you need a larger converter.
+Claire Morham The best option would be to use a 220V charger, which should be available for any US cordless drill. The problem with using a converter with a power tool charger is that often the chargers have power correction capacitors in them to stop the batteries from over-charging and these can sometimes damage the converters.
Hi BestStuffUK I live in U.S but my peanut grinding machine from china 220v, which output should my peanut grinding machine plug into 120v or 220v? and on the back of the converter the little switch there does it go to? Thank you
The switch on the back should be set to 110V as you are in the US (it is an input selector switch) and you plug your 220V peanut grinding machine into the 220V output on the front of the converter.
Hello, thanks for an informative video. I'm from the UK but I'm now living in Japan. I got my Xbox 360 Slim sent over here and since then I have been trying to find out how to get it to work over here. The Xbox AC Adapter is UK voltage and has an output of 135W DC. If I were to use this transformer, would everything work out alright? Is there any risk of messing up my Japanese TV? Cheers
Hi, you could use this and it would not effect the Japanese TV. Although probably your best option would probably be to just use a Japanese X-Box 360 power supply.
Hi. I plugged in an American appliance into this device in the UK, but I had the voltage input at 220v and not 240v. Could this have contributed to my appliance burning up?
Hi, I just bought this convertor but it doesn't have the jumper switch for the input voltage selector. The store wouldn't take it back, any ideas what I can do now? Really appreciate you're help.
***** Yes it would be fine. The thing about microwaves though is to make sure that you are looking at the input not the output. For instance our microwave here is a 850W microwave, which means it produces 850W of cooking power. However, if you look on the back of it it says input 1250W. So, some power is lost in converting electricity into microwave power. You always need a converter big enough to supply the input plus some margin.
Hi, I bought my son a fridge from the USA and so it will need to be on constantly. Can you tell me if the Goldsource ST transformer can be used for this?And if so would the 500W be sufficient. Thanks.
These transformers do not work well 24/7 and the usual answer is to just use one that has a capacity a lot higher than the load, so it is under minimal strain. There is a separate problem with fridges though. They usually have power correct capacitors to stop them from over-freezing. the capacitor can feed mains power back. If you are connected to the mains this is no problem, but if you are connected to a Voltage Converter you can have mains power flowing through the converter the wrong way, which can cause it to fail.
Thank you for replying so quickly.So are you really saying that I have no way of running this Star Wars 'chiller' fridge that I bought from America as my son's 21st birthday present??Secause that is rather depressing!Sue
What's the best potable voltage or something portable to get that will run electricity for a long time even something like a refrigerator or stuff like Tv's or laptops ?
Hello, laptops do not need Voltage Converters, just plug adapters, as they are multi-Voltage. For items that are to be run for long periods of time you should just use a converter with a maximum capacity much larger than the load. That way the converter will not be under a lot of strain for a long time. Usually you would triple the rating, so for instance a 500W load over a long time you would use a 1500W capacity converter.
It depends, if you need to use them both at the same time you could use a power strip to connect them both, you have to get a converter large enough to handle the combined Wattage. Also, if you do use a power strip do not use a surge protected one (this is quite important). If you feel you need to protect against surges do so before the converter not after it.
Hi I have a freezer that I bought from the US 110 and I would like to use it in KSA 220 would this converter be able to do that and be on working 24/7?
Voltage Converters do not work well 24/7. All you can do to get around this, is to use one that has significantly larger Wattage capacity than the load, at least three times as much. There is another potential issue regarding freezers though. Some freezers have power correction capacitors. These can feed power back to the grid, which is fine if you are connected to the grid, but if you are connected to a converter the power correction capacitor can damage the converter.
Hi from Norway! I am planning to buy one of these for an amplifier. An Anthem mrx 710, rated 7 x 120 watts. I may need one of the biggest converters. But is it any noise coming from the converter itself? So it doesn`t ruin the listening experience if it humms or whatever? And what about that in Norway it is 50 hertz and Us is 60 hertz? Thank you very much if you can answer this. :)
In order to alter the Voltage the converter has to resonate, so it does hum. This is very quiet though and no one has ever come back to us and said it was a problem. Voltage Converters do not change the Hertz (which is the frequency of the current). For nearly all appliances the Hertz are not an issue. The exceptions we know about are for appliances that get their timing from the frequency, such as electric clocks or some electric motors (usually in kitchen appliances). In those cases the appliance would run at 83% the speed it would run at in the US.
I need help, and a response ASAP because it's not long until I get my item in question if that's okay? Ok so basically I am importing a Nintendo Wii U from America, and when plugged into a power source there is always a white and red light on the Wii U with no way to stop those from showing up. What is the SAFEST WAY to power it all off? Do I remove the "plug" thingy on the back of the console that has the wire with the plug on it, then turn off the transformer?
+Drogon If you do a web search on "Wii U Multi Voltage" there are a lot of interesting articles on how although it may not look like it the Wii U power supply is multi voltage and you would not need a Voltage Converter. They also tell you how to check this, which I suggest you do before trying it.
BestStuffUK I already have my step down transformer, I was just wondering after using the Wii U, is it safe to just turn the transformer OFF. Like, despite it being plugged into an electrical outlet, having the transformer off means no chance of any electricity inside the transformer. I know all of this may seem really obvious and implied, but you absolutely cannot take any chances with these things. The Wii U arrives Monday.
+Drogon You might consider using a converter with a considerably higher capacity than the load if you plan to play for very long time periods, as that way the converter would be under no stain.
Yes it will. Which one you buy depends on the load (Wattage) of the items you wish to power. As it's a TV it will be on for long periods of time so you need to choose a converter with plenty of margin, x3 would be best, so that the converter is under no strain.
Hi there, I have a computerised sewing machine from the US, it's 120v ~ 60Hz and 0.65A, so I'm calculating that's 78 Watts. So I know this transformer can handle the wattage, but is it safe to use with a computerised appliance such as this please? Many thanks :)
clnbond Hello, You're right the Wattage is more than covered.The only issue that there could be is with the Hertz. These are not converted so the sewing machine would be receiving 50Hz. Usually this is not a problem. Occasionally if you have an appliance with an electric motor that gets its timing from the Hertz, you find that it runs slightly slower in the UK. However this is usually just hair clipper and some kitchen appliances, we've never had any reports of this happening with sewing machines.
Im buying a 3d printer from the US the control box on it can be switched from 110v or 220v but im in the nz which i searched up is 230 v how can i make it work.
You should be able to use it on the 220V setting. 10V AC either way should not make much difference, but it would be a good idea to confirm this with the printer manufacturer.
I'm from america taking a vacation in bosnia and Herzegovina and I brought my xbox 360 over which I'm planning to buy a transformer for some time this week and I want to know what type I would need to use it here and keep it in standby mode when I'm not using it? The voltage here is 220V.
It depends on how long you need to use it for at a time. The ST-2000 would be OK for very short periods, otherwise ST-3000 (up to an hour) or ST-4000 or ST-5000 for longer periods of time.
Hi, I shipping a American kitchenaid mixer artisan 325watt unit 60hz to Thailand I know I'm going to need a stepdown transformer would a 1000w transformer be more than enough and does it matter it is 50hz there not 60hz in the states.
The 1000W is more than enough power, in fact a 500W should be enough unless you want to use the mixer commercially. If the mixer's motor gets its timing from the frequency (Hertz), then it will run slightly slower in a 50Hz country.
1000W would be fine, although you really don't need to go that high, 500W would also be OK. People report that KitchenAid mixers do seem to work OK on 50Hz. Some older models would get the motor timing from the Hz and run slightly slower on 50Hz.
I got the 2000 watt, unfortunately I cannot for the life of me find an adapter that will take my NEMA 6-50 plug to the 220 “universal” output on the transformer.
does this mean. I can plug this into my 110v outlet. that has a 20amp breaker. and power my 110v machine with male plug in machine that requires to pull 27amps??? someone please help
+Randy Blü You would not be stepping down you would be stepping the power up to 220. Yes you could use this but you need to know the Wattage of the cloths drying and comfortably exceed that. For items like dryers that are used for long time periods, you need to double or triple the Wattage so the converter is under no strain.
Hey dude i have a ps3 that bought in phillipines... And it has 220v nxt week i am going to japan they said that japan has 110v, is this voltage converter might work? (Sorry for hard english)
JigenMon You should check this out yourself to be sure, but as far as we know the PS3 has a universal power supply and will work fine anywhere. All you might have to do is use an adapter for the plug. The Voltage in Japan is 100V, but as with all Voltage everywhere it varies a bit from place to place.
I'm across the pond in the US. I have a couple of Japanese video game consoles. The original AC adapters for them are 100V. I have some 120V AC adapters that work just fine with them. Now, in case my original Japanese 100V AC adapter dies, and all I have available to use is the 120V one, will I be able to plug one of the 120V American adapters into the 100V slot on my step up/down transformer, or is that 100V slot in the transformer only to be used with 100V AC adapters? Even though the 120V works right out of the wall with those Japanese consoles, I'd feel better going through a transformer, but I didn't want to destroy anything by using a 120V adapter in to 100V slot of the step up/down transformer. Thanks.
+Billy Skittles Generally the Japanese Voltage of 100V is considered close enough to the US 110-120V that a converter is not needed. If you really want to provide exactly 100V then you need a Voltage Regulator not a converter or a transformer. A regulator allows you to set the output exactly, while a converter or transformer just doubles or halves the Voltage it receives, depending on whether you are using it to step up or step down.
anyone own one of these??? how do they hold up over time??..anyone own one with continuous use for more than 1 year??? i plan on using it for this really awesome tv i bought, i think the 500W will be good enough and i plan on using the tv for gaming.,..and advice would help..thanks
If you are in the US you put the input selector switch to 110V (it is a switch for input not output). The plug the amp into the 220V socket on the front.
Thanks for your great service and informative video! Having bought a cheap transformer from Maplin for musical instruments I've got on ebay from America, I found that it'd soon died fairly quickly, before reading the fine print that says it's not for continuous use... Given the application requires something that can handle continuous use, I needed something more heavy duty and this fit the bill perfectly! Thanks again for your service and a great, affordable purchase.
This is a great product. Very highly recommended. Please note that the version shown will provide up to 500W of power to the device. Check the power rating of your device. If it is 500W or less then it is compatible with the transformer in the video.
Glad you mentioned the fuse that is used (5A slow blow ). There is no manual or labelling anywhere. I tried a regular 5A and it blew immediately.
I just received my Rockstobe Power 500 watt converter but realised that I had no clue on how to use it. Immediately, I looked for videos on how to use a voltage converter. Found this video and I am now just waiting for my KitchenAid mixer to arrive from the US and ready to plug it into the converter.
at 1:32 you mention "input selector jumper switch." I need to buy one of those as the transformer it goes to doesn't work without it. Any ideas as to where to find one?
great video but i have few questions that not mentioned in the video.
if lets say my TV is 150W 110v. i am in UK so i use the 240 switch and convert it to 110. the questions are...
1. if i leave it plugged in the wall socket with nothing plugged in to the converter will it consume any electricity?
2. if TV is 150w will this converter consume more than 150W? (as for conversion power loss in the process)
3. if lets say i plug more things to it and the power draw exceeds Rated 500w what happens then?
4. also, if TV flactuates and uses 40w to 150w, does the converter always consumes 500w?
Can I use this to get 110v from my 240v twist lock outlet in the USA? Ex: I have a L6-30 outlet(for my compressor) and I can get an adapter to turn it into L5-15 and I'll still be getting 240 from that... Can I then plug this into that adapter and get 110 ? I don't know why I'm so confused by this unit... But basically I need 110, and I only have the one 30amp outlet.
I'm in the UK and I have a Japanese games console that says 100v 50w 50/60hz on the back of it, and 125v-6a on the plug. Will the step up and step down voltage converter in your video be right for it?
If I put the jumper at 240V, and plug it into 230V socket, I think the output voltage would be slightly above 100V (around 105V). and not 110V or more. Is my thinking right?
Is the ST 500/ST 1000 converter based on an auto-transformer (single winding) or an isolating (two winding) transformer?
Hi I ordered 4 of these and they work great here in Portugal. They came with a UK plug. Where can I get the EU plug for them?
Perfect explanation. Thanks for the tutorial
I’m in the Netherlands and I want to power Canadian electronics. They say it’s 230v but my transformer only converts from 220 or 240. Can I use
one of these or do I need a transformer that converts 230w?
You can use one of these with the input set to 240V. Voltage from the mains will vary a bit from day to day and depending on things like distance from an electricity substation and the state and age of wiring. 10V either way does not make enough difference to be an issue.
What would be the best Watts for step down transformer for a 650W US Vicks/Kaz vapourizer to run in UK ? 1000W ?
Very good review. For an electric fan that would use at the very most 120 watts used for only a few hours at the time, not constantly on, would the 200 watt model be enough?
+Jean2291 Yes the 200W would be fine for that.
Hi, if I have a 1000-watt mixer, and I’ll be using it for 1-2hrs (with pause in between, not continuously) is it ok to use a 2000-watt step down transformer? Thanks in advance.
Yes that would be fine.
Hi what will happen when my step up transformer 110V to 220V, suddenly change the input voltage from 110V to 220V will my transformer get spoiled? is there a step up transformer that automatically adjust when the input voltage change?
Hello, I have the same transformer as yours, but recently it stopped powering on. When I first plugged it in it was working fine, however when I unplugged it from the wall and then replugged it it stopped turning on. Is there a way to fix this?
Same with me
Does it need to go into the wall power outlet or would it work fine on a power brick?
You could connect it to a brick (I'm assuming you mean a multi-socket extension) you just need to be careful not to over-load the brick.
to prevent damage or possible fire hazards the fuse should be replaced with slow blow fuse MDL of same ampare rating but i never got 2 spares what should i do just keep the one fuse i have and use it once a week. because i dont know why 2 spare fuses didint come with me step up step down transfermer 110v 230v
I'm using the 300W model to power a refurbished antique Singer sewing machine, 1935 model 66. It's rated at 100 Watts. I've fitted an American 110V 5-15 NEMA RCD [GFI] on the machine input, as I'm led to believe that the house mains' 230v RCD will not operate correctly on the 110v side of the transformer Am I being over cautious?
+belson alan The converter is fused, the UK plug is also fused. There should be no need to add a 110V RCD.
IM looking at getting a 2000w version of this brand. I cant find any website or so, guess it perhaps a Chinese manufacturer. Is this an okay brand to use?
id like to run it on a 220v 6amp 1320w power washer. Its will be used in small burst of around 10 minutes
Hi I have a flour mixer that I bought from India and I want to use it in Canada. Do I need to select the 110v input in the back and the front plug the flour mixer to the 220v output?
thanks
Yes that is correct.
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Where to put that thing in the back of the tranfomer
I just bought a salon quality hairdryer that runs at 230-240v 50hz 2000w with a UK-style plug. I would like to use it in Japan. I will probably run it for two-three hours at a time or so...would a 3000w transformer with input power set at 110v (Please correct me if i'm wrong, I believe that is the level for Japan) suffice?
omg what ,,,,
HI I have purchased a Goldsource STU-1000 mainly to use my English Janome computerised sewing machine that Ipurchased in the UK. The converter has worked fine until the other day when I thought I would try using my UK purchased cordless steam iron, the converter has stopped working and I have totally confused myself by watching the videos that you have online. If I am plugging things in from the UK to convert to US do I place the converter plug at the back on 220V or 110v? Sorry to be so dim but I really can't work out what to do. I plan on purchasing a new fuse as I am assuming that the problem of plugging in my steam iron blew the fuse for some reason? I think I need a 10amp glass fuse is that correct? Many thanks in advance
The steam iron would use a great deal more power than the sewing machine. Anything that produces heat always uses a lot of power. So, the converter would have over-loaded and blown a fuse. You need to replace it with a 10 Amp fuse. You are using the converter as a step up converter, so your input is 110V, so the input selector on the back should be set to 110V and you plug the sewing machine into the 220V socket on the front. But, don't use it with the steam iron again, for that you need a larger converter.
What will happen if you plug in a 1000W appliance into the 55W rated converter?
The converter will overload and may be damaged or destroyed.
@@BestStuffUK Good call! Thank you!
Hi I am wondering about powering batteries up for cordless drills and other power tools. What would I need ? Thanks
+Claire Morham The best option would be to use a 220V charger, which should be available for any US cordless drill. The problem with using a converter with a power tool charger is that often the chargers have power correction capacitors in them to stop the batteries from over-charging and these can sometimes damage the converters.
Hi BestStuffUK
I live in U.S but my peanut grinding machine from china 220v, which output should my peanut grinding machine plug into 120v or 220v? and on the back of the converter the little switch there does it go to? Thank you
The switch on the back should be set to 110V as you are in the US (it is an input selector switch) and you plug your 220V peanut grinding machine into the 220V output on the front of the converter.
Hello, thanks for an informative video. I'm from the UK but I'm now living in Japan. I got my Xbox 360 Slim sent over here and since then I have been trying to find out how to get it to work over here. The Xbox AC Adapter is UK voltage and has an output of 135W DC. If I were to use this transformer, would everything work out alright? Is there any risk of messing up my Japanese TV?
Cheers
Hi, you could use this and it would not effect the Japanese TV. Although probably your best option would probably be to just use a Japanese X-Box 360 power supply.
BestStuffUK I ended up getting a second hand xbox here and used its power supply. Works perfectly. Thanks for your help and Happy New Year
Hi. I plugged in an American appliance into this device in the UK, but I had the voltage input at 220v and not 240v. Could this have contributed to my appliance burning up?
In the UK you should set the input selector to 240V. It's not likely that setting it to 220 would cause any damage though.
Hi, I just bought this convertor but it doesn't have the jumper switch for the input voltage selector. The store wouldn't take it back, any ideas what I can do now? Really appreciate you're help.
Are you sure that you have a Goldsource? They should all have the selector switch.
If there is not input selector switch it can't be this model of converter.
What about Japan stuff in the UK?
For a 1200W Microwave Oven is it enough to use a 2000W Step Down AC Voltage Converter for 30-60min time ???
***** Yes it would be fine. The thing about microwaves though is to make sure
that you are looking at the input not the output. For instance our
microwave here is a 850W microwave, which means it produces 850W of
cooking power. However, if you look on the back of it it says input
1250W. So, some power is lost in converting electricity into microwave
power. You always need a converter big enough to supply the input plus
some margin.
Hi, I bought my son a fridge from the USA and so it will need to be on constantly. Can you tell me if the Goldsource ST transformer can be used for this?And if so would the 500W be sufficient. Thanks.
These transformers do not work well 24/7 and the usual answer is to just
use one that has a capacity a lot higher than the load, so it is under
minimal strain. There is a separate problem with fridges though. They
usually have power correct capacitors to stop them from over-freezing.
the capacitor can feed mains power back. If you are connected to the
mains this is no problem, but if you are connected to a Voltage
Converter you can have mains power flowing through the converter the
wrong way, which can cause it to fail.
Thank you for replying so quickly.So are you really saying that I have no way of running this Star Wars 'chiller' fridge that I bought from America as my son's 21st birthday present??Secause that is rather depressing!Sue
What's the best potable voltage or something portable to get that will run electricity for a long time even something like a refrigerator or stuff like Tv's or laptops ?
Hello, laptops do not need Voltage Converters, just plug adapters, as they are multi-Voltage. For items that are to be run for long periods of time you should just use a converter with a maximum capacity much larger than the load. That way the converter will not be under a lot of strain for a long time. Usually you would triple the rating, so for instance a 500W load over a long time you would use a 1500W capacity converter.
thanks for the info.And I'm doing a search of the watts of the refrigerator so i can know exactly what to get.
Hi
I have two items from the US i wish to power here safely. So I am going to need to buy two of these devices then?
It depends, if you need to use them both at the same time you could use a power strip to connect them both, you have to get a converter large enough to handle the combined Wattage. Also, if you do use a power strip do not use a surge protected one (this is quite important). If you feel you need to protect against surges do so before the converter not after it.
Hi
I have a freezer that I bought from the US 110 and I would like to use it in KSA 220 would this converter be able to do that and be on working 24/7?
Voltage Converters do not work well 24/7. All you can do to get around this, is to use one that has significantly larger Wattage capacity than the load, at least three times as much. There is another potential issue regarding freezers though. Some freezers have power correction capacitors. These can feed power back to the grid, which is fine if you are connected to the grid, but if you are connected to a converter the power correction capacitor can damage the converter.
Hi from Norway!
I am planning to buy one of these for an amplifier. An Anthem mrx 710, rated 7 x 120 watts. I may need one of the biggest converters. But is it any noise coming from the converter itself? So it doesn`t ruin the listening experience if it humms or whatever? And what about that in Norway it is 50 hertz and Us is 60 hertz?
Thank you very much if you can answer this. :)
In order to alter the Voltage the converter has to resonate, so it does hum. This is very quiet though and no one has ever come back to us and said it was a problem. Voltage Converters do not change the Hertz (which is the frequency of the current). For nearly all appliances the Hertz are not an issue. The exceptions we know about are for appliances that get their timing from the frequency, such as electric clocks or some electric motors (usually in kitchen appliances). In those cases the appliance would run at 83% the speed it would run at in the US.
BestStuffUK
Thank you very much for the answer!
@@BestStuffUK How do you go about using a US spec clock timer in the UK given the frequency difference, please?
Thanks.
I need help, and a response ASAP because it's not long until I get my item in question if that's okay?
Ok so basically I am importing a Nintendo Wii U from America, and when plugged into a power source there is always a white and red light on the Wii U with no way to stop those from showing up. What is the SAFEST WAY to power it all off? Do I remove the "plug" thingy on the back of the console that has the wire with the plug on it, then turn off the transformer?
+Drogon If you do a web search on "Wii U Multi Voltage" there are a lot of interesting articles on how although it may not look like it the Wii U power supply is multi voltage and you would not need a Voltage Converter. They also tell you how to check this, which I suggest you do before trying it.
BestStuffUK
I already have my step down transformer, I was just wondering after using the Wii U, is it safe to just turn the transformer OFF. Like, despite it being plugged into an electrical outlet, having the transformer off means no chance of any electricity inside the transformer. I know all of this may seem really obvious and implied, but you absolutely cannot take any chances with these things.
The Wii U arrives Monday.
+Drogon Yes it is safe to turn the converter off.
BestStuffUK
Thank you kindly. Is it safe to use anywhere between 3-7 hour play sessions? I play a lot but on average it's 3-4 hours sometimes less.
+Drogon You might consider using a converter with a considerably higher capacity than the load if you plan to play for very long time periods, as that way the converter would be under no stain.
Great video just what I was looking for
Where can i get it
I have a TV bought in the USA and want to ship it to the UK. Will this work for TVs and sound bars?
Yes it will. Which one you buy depends on the load (Wattage) of the
items you wish to power. As it's a TV it will be on for long periods of
time so you need to choose a converter with plenty of margin, x3 would
be best, so that the converter is under no strain.
Yes, a lot of people use these for that.
Can I use the 110 and 220 output simultaneously?
Have you found out anything yet? because I'm thinking about the same as well.
How many Watts does your saw need? If you get a large enough transformer and set it to step up it will power anything.
I want run a. house fridge TV Appliance a PV amps
Ship it to Jamaica by me price
Hi there, I have a computerised sewing machine from the US, it's 120v ~ 60Hz and 0.65A, so I'm calculating that's 78 Watts. So I know this transformer can handle the wattage, but is it safe to use with a computerised appliance such as this please? Many thanks :)
clnbond Hello, You're right the Wattage is more than covered.The only issue that there could be is with the Hertz. These are not
converted so the sewing machine would be receiving 50Hz. Usually this is
not a problem. Occasionally if you have an appliance with an electric
motor that gets its timing from the Hertz, you find that it runs
slightly slower in the UK. However this is usually just hair clipper and
some kitchen appliances, we've never had any reports of this happening
with sewing machines.
Im buying a 3d printer from the US the control box on it can be switched from 110v or 220v but im in the nz which i searched up is 230 v how can i make it work.
You should be able to use it on the 220V setting. 10V AC either way should not make much difference, but it would be a good idea to confirm this with the printer manufacturer.
Is h the is aafe for a US TV in a 230v country?
120 volt USA tv
I'm from america taking a vacation in bosnia and Herzegovina and I brought my xbox 360 over which I'm planning to buy a transformer for some time this week and I want to know what type I would need to use it here and keep it in standby mode when I'm not using it? The voltage here is 220V.
Titancoast If you only want to power the X-Box 360 the best option would be to just get a 220V X-Box 360 power supply and use that in Bosnia.
Ok. Thanks!
my mom got confused and plugged something in the input side. my converter wont work anymore. Any suggestions on how I can fix it?? thank you
It's hard to say for sure without seeing it. Have you checked the fuse to make sure that it hasn't blown?
i have an 110V and 1700W device which i want to use in 220V country, which ST- device should i get?
It depends on how long you need to use it for at a time. The ST-2000 would be OK for very short periods, otherwise ST-3000 (up to an hour) or ST-4000 or ST-5000 for longer periods of time.
Hi, I shipping a American kitchenaid mixer artisan 325watt unit 60hz to Thailand I know I'm going to need a stepdown transformer would a 1000w transformer be more than enough and does it matter it is 50hz there not 60hz in the states.
The 1000W is more than enough power, in fact a 500W should be enough
unless you want to use the mixer commercially. If the mixer's motor gets
its timing from the frequency (Hertz), then it will run slightly slower
in a 50Hz country.
1000W would be fine, although you really don't need to go that high, 500W would also be OK. People report that KitchenAid mixers do seem to work OK on 50Hz. Some older models would get the motor timing from the Hz and run slightly slower on 50Hz.
I want to know oh I get it to buy to come to Jamaica ho is a price go
Would a 500W one power a jump start/battery boost at 110mh?
TIA for answers.
+Gary Leach How many Watts or Amps does the battery boost use? It needs to be less that 500 Watts or 5.5 Amps.
I got the 2000 watt, unfortunately I cannot for the life of me find an adapter that will take my NEMA 6-50 plug to the 220 “universal” output on the transformer.
Thanks for the informative video!
does this mean. I can plug this into my 110v outlet. that has a 20amp breaker. and power my 110v machine with male plug in machine that requires to pull 27amps??? someone please help
+Teddy Eddy No, the breaker would limit the output to 20 Amps. These are for transforming Voltage not for circumventing Amp breakers.
+Steve Farr alright thank you
This helped me so much. Thank you!
Would this work for a Japanese plug
These are designed for US appliances, but people do use them with Japanese items with no reported problems.
BestStuffUK it's because it want to use it to play Japanese PS1 games with Japanese PS1 console it should work?
Would this work for a 220 welder?
Probably not, it depends on how many Watts the welder uses. Most welders use 5000 Watts plus and need their own dedicated power supplies.
+TrueFreedom I doubt it would work for a welder, they usually need their own high amp power supplies.
Could this type of power converter be used for a 220 volt clothes dryer to step down to 110 or 120 volt plug? Anyone please reply.
+Randy Blü You would not be stepping down you would be stepping the power up to 220. Yes you could use this but you need to know the Wattage of the cloths drying and comfortably exceed that. For items like dryers that are used for long time periods, you need to double or triple the Wattage so the converter is under no strain.
I have 240 machine from China, Can this be used in US. Sir J.
JOHN IZIKEN Yes it can, you just set it to step up (110V input) and plug into the 220V plug.
110 steep up strnsfer 240.
Hey dude i have a ps3 that bought in phillipines... And it has 220v nxt week i am going to japan they said that japan has 110v, is this voltage converter might work?
(Sorry for hard english)
JigenMon You should check this out yourself to be sure, but as far as we know the PS3 has a universal power supply and will work fine anywhere. All you might have to do is use an adapter for the plug. The Voltage in Japan is 100V, but as with all Voltage everywhere it varies a bit from place to place.
Allright dude thanks a lot.!
I'm across the pond in the US. I have a couple of Japanese video game consoles. The original AC adapters for them are 100V. I have some 120V AC adapters that work just fine with them. Now, in case my original Japanese 100V AC adapter dies, and all I have available to use is the 120V one, will I be able to plug one of the 120V American adapters into the 100V slot on my step up/down transformer, or is that 100V slot in the transformer only to be used with 100V AC adapters? Even though the 120V works right out of the wall with those Japanese consoles, I'd feel better going through a transformer, but I didn't want to destroy anything by using a 120V adapter in to 100V slot of the step up/down transformer. Thanks.
+Billy Skittles Generally the Japanese Voltage of 100V is considered close enough to the US 110-120V that a converter is not needed. If you really want to provide exactly 100V then you need a Voltage Regulator not a converter or a transformer. A regulator allows you to set the output exactly, while a converter or transformer just doubles or halves the Voltage it receives, depending on whether you are using it to step up or step down.
3:30 useful information! Thanks.
anyone own one of these??? how do they hold up over time??..anyone own one with continuous use for more than 1 year??? i plan on using it for this really awesome tv i bought, i think the 500W will be good enough and i plan on using the tv for gaming.,..and advice would help..thanks
Not helpful. How do you do the connection is where I don't get it well
US is 120 v btw
It's stopped working after 1 year of using.
We have no record of ever having sold anything to you.
if my amp is rated at 230v put it on 220 or 240 i'm in the us
If you are in the US you put the input selector switch to 110V (it is a switch for input not output). The plug the amp into the 220V socket on the front.
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Could I use this in the US to power a motor that requires 220. I only have a 120v outlet and wanted to know if I can power my table saw
Yes you can do that, but you need to make sure that the Wattage rating of the converter is enough for the saw.