Voltage Converters
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North America operates on 110 volt electric
current, where as much of the world runs on 220 volts and as high as 240
volts. So if you wish to use your U.S. 110 volt items overseas, your
appliances will require a transformer or converter.
Converters and transformers change electric
current. Converters are designed to work only with electric appliances (for
example, hot pots and hair dryers). Transformers are designed to work with
electronic items that have a chip or a circuit (for example, camcorder
recharges and radios AND electric appliances).
Converters and transformers are available in
different wattage combinations. Converters are available from 50-1600 watts.
Transformers are available from 1-; 100 watts, 200watts, 300 watts and
stronger. Your transformer will either step up and down the power (change
110/240 volt electricity into 240/110 volts) or step it down (change 220 volts
to 110 volts) so you can safely run your appliance.
The manufacture recommends you purchase a transformer (voltage converter)
that is 25% higher then the wattage you need.
You should know that you will never damage your appliance with a
higher wattage transformer, however if you buy
one that is not powerful enough, it will not work.
Use Amps to calculate watts
Volts (times) Amps = Watts,
For Example 110V x 5A = 550W
Voltage converters, or voltage transformers, are the same
thing. They will change 110 volts to 220 volts or 220 volts to 110 volts power.
Plug adapters maybe be need to various out lets in the world.
Items such as hair dryers, electric shavers, irons, coffee
makers, TV, VCR, or DVD players all require power to operate. Unfortunately, the
power voltage available is not always what's needed. In this case, you'll need
either an 110v 120v to 220v 230v 240v voltage converter (Voltage Transformer) or
a 240v, 230v, 220v to 120v, 110v converter.
Let's take a look at the various types of converters and
adapters available today.
Type of Voltage Converter or Voltage Transformer
There are two main types of voltage converters (Voltage
Transformer)- step up or step down. Step up converters will convert the power to
a higher voltage than what is shown on the appliance. For instance, an electric
shaver made in the
U.S.
works with the standard 110 volt outlet. With a step up converter, it can be
used with a 220 volt outlet in another country. Step down converters do just the
opposite.
Wattage and Voltage Converter or Voltage Transformer
Wattage typically determines what type of voltage converter
(Voltage Transformer) you will need in terms of power. For smaller electronics
such as electric shavers that are non-heating products, a 50-watt converter will
do. For heated electronics such as curling irons, hair dryers, irons, and coffee
makers, a 1600-watt converter will be needed. If you feel the quality of power
will be an issue, it's a good idea to buy a universal surge suppressor along
with your voltage converter (Voltage Transformer).
For your computer, CD player, camcorder, TV, VCR, or DVD,
voltage converters (Voltage Transformer) can be used according to the wattage
power needed. But keep in mind that there are various formats used for
television programming and films (VHS or DVD) that may not work with your
product.
A TV will need a more powerful voltage converter
(Voltage Transformer) than what is indicated on the back of the set
because a TV causes a power surge when it is first turned on; we recommend that
you buy a voltage converter (Voltage Transformer) that is double the power
listed. Many newer electronics in these categories are able to work with
multiple voltage outlets. Some electronics contain a simple switch that controls
the voltage output. Just be sure to turn the switch to the correct voltage for
the country you're visiting - BEFORE plugging it in. There are also code free
and region free players and TVs that will work fine in other countries.
A Variety of Adapters
Not only will you need voltage converters (Voltage
Transformer) for traveling overseas, but plug end adapters as well. Since many
countries have numerous types of outlets, it's wise to carry a variety of
adapters with you. Some adapter types you might encounter include flat blade,
flat blade with grounding pin, round pin, round pins with ground, round pin plug
and receptacle with male grounding pin, "Schuko" plug, rectangular
blade plug, oblique flat blades, round pins with spade ground, "South
African" plug with oversized pin. Though adapters make the plug fit
properly into the outlet, they will not convert the voltage.
Some popular brand names for voltage converters (Voltage
Transformer) and adapters include Regvolt, Seven
Star, Simran, Franzus, Tripplite, Travelarts and many others.
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