If you're looking for more information about voltage converters before purchasing one, please be sure to read our Voltage Converter Buying Guide. Protect Your Electronics In some countries, the voltage fluctuates a lot more than a few volts. This occurs when the voltage dips so low that lights actually dim considerably.
For most appliances, this is a lot worse than if the voltage just completely shut off. Often, this low voltage condition is followed by a surge of power, which can also damage electrical appliances. For More Information See Our Voltage Converter Buying Guide. In North America, parts of South America and a few other places, a volt standard is used.
In the majority of the world, volts is the standard. To determine the correct model voltage converter or heavy duty transformer you need, you must first find the "watts" of your appliance s. You can find this information listed on the appliance manufacturer's label located on the back or bottom of the appliance or in the specifications section of the appliance owner's manual.
Items such as TVs, microwave ovens, laser printers and power tools require a transformer with 3 times the watts rating on the equipment. This is because of the initial surge of power required when they are first turned on.
Voltage converter are rated within a voltage range. Appliances rated for volts or volts can usually operate anywhere between volts and volts. Likewise, volt or volt appliances can usually operate anywhere between volts and volts. Therefore, any quality Step-Up voltage converter allows any volt appliance to operate in , or volt countries and quality Step-Down voltage converters allow any volt appliance to operate in any volt or volt country.
In North America, parts of South America and a few other places, a volt 60 hertz standard is used. For most of the rest of world, volts 50 hertz is the standard.
In some countries, the voltage can fluctuate more than a few volts. For most appliances, this is worse than if the voltage just completely shut off. Often, when this low voltage condition returns to normal it is followed by a surge of power watts , which can damage electrical appliances. To protect your valuable electronics, we offer high quality voltage converters with voltage stabilizers built right in. Grounded 3-Prong plug Grounded 3 Prong plug.
Grounded 2-Prong plug with round pins diameter 4. Grounded 3-Prong plug. Grounded 3 Prong plug. Compact Travel Adapter- Also make sure that your electronic device is compatible with the countries voltage that you are traveling to. Customer Satisfaction Guarantee - Highest rated adapters also include the best customer support.
Contact us for any help or issues. Grounded 3-Prong Plug. They said there is no harm plugging into V I ended up purchasing a step down transformer since they are cheap. To be honest, I heard little to no difference in sound quality and no harm came to my gear when operated at V. Location: nowhere. Definitely a good idea, not only for the disk players, but tube amps will thank you for it with reliable service.
Ortofun , Dec 6, Location: Hollywood, USA. Vidiot , Dec 6, Location: Toronto, Canada. Connect it directly and don't worry. Electronic equipment is designed to take it. Japan has a low voltage for higher safety. Location: London, UK. I was in a similar position and got someone to build me a bucking transformer - this has worked out very well and is an efficient solution.
Vidiot , Dec 7, Location: Great White North. Trapper J , Dec 7, Location: Caterham, UK. IIRC, Japanese voltage is not only a different voltage, it is also a different frequency. I just double checked my facts, and the answer is crazy. Please watch the video and then read the information below to have a complete understanding of how a voltage converter works, the different types of converters, and how to identify the proper converter for your specific needs. Step Down voltage converters are used to step down the electricity in the countries that use volts, volts, or volts.
These step the electricity down to volts so you can use volt electronics and appliances. Step up voltage converters allow the user to step-up from to volts. Additionally, all of the step up converters we carry also work for step down, meaning they can be used in both ways - to step up voltage from volts to volts, and also to step down voltage from volts to volts.
We carry a complete line of step up and step down converters available in sizes up to 25, watts. Click here to see our selection of Voltage Converters. To determine whether you'll be best suited with a step up or a step down converter, use our global voltage guide map as a reference.
This will help you to identify the correct voltage being used in the area s you'll be traveling to. Next, see our voltage converter comparison chart for more information on the different types of converters and the features they offer. The size of a voltage converter is defined by the wattage. Therefore, the size you'll need depends on which devices you'll be powering and the number of watts they use.
Certain appliances such as power tools, motors, laser printers and TVs require a converter times the Watts that the appliance is rated for because they require a surge of power when they are turned on.
This extra wattage is a precautionary measure to ensure that your equipment will function properly and that the voltage converter will not be damaged. Keep in mind that a transformer with a higher watt rating will never hurt your appliance, however if you buy one that is not strong enough, it will not work.
To determine the correct model of voltage converter or heavy duty transformer you need, you'll first have to identify the wattage of the electronic devices or appliances that you plan to take with you. You can find this information listed on the manufacturer's label which is located on the back or bottom of the device or appliance, or in the specifications section of the appliance owner's manual.
However if you can't find Watts or W on the label of your appliance, then you may be able to find Amps, also known as amperage or A.
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