UK to US step up transformers
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UK to US step up transformers
I want to use some British equipment in the US. It is not dual voltage so requires a 220-240v supply. The equipment is a TV, some amps, a CD player, a DVD player... nothing too high drain. I'd like to use as few transformers as possible - other than adding up my wattage correctly is there anything else I need to consider?
Anyone done this before and have any suggestions for a good place to get the transformer(s) from? http://www.voltageconverters.com/ is top choice right now.
Cheers, gareth.
Anyone done this before and have any suggestions for a good place to get the transformer(s) from? http://www.voltageconverters.com/ is top choice right now.
Cheers, gareth.
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Congrats on finding the transformers you need. Just to clarify, what you were looking for was a step down transformer, not a step up transformer.
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Originally posted by Master J
Congrats on finding the transformers you need. Just to clarify, what you were looking for was a step down transformer, not a step up transformer.
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Congrats on finding the transformers you need. Just to clarify, what you were looking for was a step down transformer, not a step up transformer.
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Originally posted by edclem
just a question b/c I don't know....
is the UK on 50 or 60 Hz power? This will make a difference. (US is 60 Hz)
just a question b/c I don't know....
is the UK on 50 or 60 Hz power? This will make a difference. (US is 60 Hz)
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Just remember if the equipment you are using is High amperage using a step up transformer or a buck boost that the amperage draw will be twice the rated amperage on the equipment, so if it 10 amps it will draw 20 so BE CAREFUL