Voltage Converter and the Voltage Conversion Guide Q.1

Question: How do I select the correct voltage converter?
Answer: The first thing you need to do
is identify what voltage your electronic item uses (110 or 220 volts). For
example, North America uses 110 volts as its power source while most of Europe
and Asia use 220 volts. Second, you need to identify how many watts
your electronic items needs in order to operate. If you can only find
information in amps, you can convert the amps into watts by multiplying the amps
by volts (Ex. 10 amps X 110 Volts = 1,100 Watts). Please keep in mind that
it is recommended that you want to purchase a converter with wattage
capability that is 25-30 % over the wattage you need in order to avoid
overworking the converter, which will lead to diminishing the life of the
converter faster. In addition, using a converter with higher wattage capability
will minimize your chances of overloading the converter. For example,
if your electronic item requires 1,100 watts to operate, you need a
converter that can handle 1,430 watts or higher. Please note that
exceptions apply for motorized equipment such as kitchen appliances. For
motorized equipment, it is recommended that
you use a voltage converter that can handle double the wattage your electronic item requires.
For examples, if your motorized equipment requires 1,100 watts to work, you need a converter for 2,200 watts
or higher.

If you need further assistance in determining which converter/transformer is right for you, please visit our Voltage Converter Help Page
and
answer the four questions provided. The answers you supply will guide you to the products available to best
meet your needs.

Step Down Voltage Converters will convert a 220 volts power source into 110 volts
for electronic items that use 110 volts to operate. 

Step up Voltage Converters

will convert a 110 volts power source into 220 volts for electronic items that use 220 volts
to operate. 

Deluxe Voltage Converters will work as a Step Down or Step Up and
a Voltage Regulator simultaneously. These converters will work
with 110 or 220 voltage electronic items. Deluxe Voltage Converters have a
surge protector and a safety fuse, and they have the input voltage (the
electricity entering into your electronic item) visible on the display for ease of use. In order to
ensure that your electric items operate correctly, please take the above mentioned precautions
into account when determining the wattage capability needed in order to preserve the life
of not only your electronic item, but the converter as well.