110v to 240v booster
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110v to 240v booster
So we brought a few tools and kitchen appliances with us from UK. Went to Canadian Tyre today to try and find a transformer/booster thing, they have no such thing according to the very aged man that dealt with us. Anyone know where I can get one please? Thank you
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Re: 110v to 240v booster
ebay, amazon.ca & google are worth searching
Just remember the maximum current from a Canadian AC outlet is 15 amps or approx 1650 watts
in the meantime
https://www.amazon.ca/Goldsource%C2%...34ZXEMQKKD6SN1
https://www.amazon.ca/Goldsource%C2%...YTPP5G332JWZFG
https://www.amazon.ca/Simran-AC-500-.../dp/B004MPR3XQ
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Just remember the maximum current from a Canadian AC outlet is 15 amps or approx 1650 watts
in the meantime
https://www.amazon.ca/Goldsource%C2%...34ZXEMQKKD6SN1
https://www.amazon.ca/Goldsource%C2%...YTPP5G332JWZFG
https://www.amazon.ca/Simran-AC-500-.../dp/B004MPR3XQ
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Last edited by not2old; Jul 27th 2016 at 9:52 pm.
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Re: 110v to 240v booster
I've seen this place mentioned before. It's a US company and I don't have any experience of them:
https://www.220voltappliances.com/
https://www.220voltappliances.com/
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Re: 110v to 240v booster
Make sure you buy a transformer capable of handling more power (watts) than the most powerful appliance you will ever plug into it. I would recommend 25%-50% more, so a 1Kw transformer would be OK for any appliance upto say, around 750w. If you wanted a transformer capable of handling the maximum of 1,650w, I'd recommend a 2Kw transformer ..... well actually, I'd recommend not using anything more than about 1Kw plugged in to a transformer.
Last edited by Pulaski; Jul 28th 2016 at 12:14 am.
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Re: 110v to 240v booster
Thanks for the replies and messages, very much appreciated.
What about items such as shavers, elec toothbrushes and hair trimmers that in UK use a converter to bring them down to the appliance voltage - 110v I think, using a straight forward adapter three pin to two pin, they don't work! Any tips please? Thanks
What about items such as shavers, elec toothbrushes and hair trimmers that in UK use a converter to bring them down to the appliance voltage - 110v I think, using a straight forward adapter three pin to two pin, they don't work! Any tips please? Thanks
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Re: 110v to 240v booster
Thanks for the replies and messages, very much appreciated.
What about items such as shavers, elec toothbrushes and hair trimmers that in UK use a converter to bring them down to the appliance voltage - 110v I think, using a straight forward adapter three pin to two pin, they don't work! Any tips please? Thanks
What about items such as shavers, elec toothbrushes and hair trimmers that in UK use a converter to bring them down to the appliance voltage - 110v I think, using a straight forward adapter three pin to two pin, they don't work! Any tips please? Thanks
You need a universal adapter, then plug that into the shaver plug. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/category...rs/447275.aspx
Hair trimmer I really wouldn't bother with, they are dirt cheap from Walmarts!
The Source sell step up/down transformers as well. http://www.thesource.ca/en-ca/travel...ge=1&view=grid and they have a sale on them right now.
Edited to add, it may depend on the Hertz of your UK small appliances - you could look into getting one of these: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...2d37e95d4fen02
Last edited by Siouxie; Jul 28th 2016 at 6:10 am.
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Re: 110v to 240v booster
Thanks for the replies and messages, very much appreciated.
What about items such as shavers, elec toothbrushes and hair trimmers that in UK use a converter to bring them down to the appliance voltage - 110v I think, using a straight forward adapter three pin to two pin, they don't work! Any tips please? Thanks
What about items such as shavers, elec toothbrushes and hair trimmers that in UK use a converter to bring them down to the appliance voltage - 110v I think, using a straight forward adapter three pin to two pin, they don't work! Any tips please? Thanks
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Re: 110v to 240v booster
Edited to add, it may depend on the Hertz of your UK small appliances - you could look into getting one of these: Purtek Multi-nation Travel Converter Kit (PTTCONKIT2) : Travel Power Adapters - Best Buy Canada
It is only a step-down transformer/converter from 240VAC to 120VAC.
The OP needs a step-up transformer/converter from 120VAC to 240VAC to operate the equipment he brought from UK.
Check London Drugs...I believe I saw small transformers there...also any small electronic or dollar stores.
I recently bought a similar cube step-down from a dollar store in Vancouver to charge a waterpik (120VAC) which we bought 'on sale' in London Drugs to take to Bali (240VAC) ....cost C$8.
Last edited by Davita; Jul 28th 2016 at 8:02 am.
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http://britishexpats.com/forum/maple.../#post10949429
You need a universal adapter, then plug that into the shaver plug. Shop Travel Power Adapters - Best Buy Canada
Hair trimmer I really wouldn't bother with, they are dirt cheap from Walmarts!
The Source sell step up/down transformers as well. Travel Accessories | Bags & Accessories | Travel & Outdoor Recreation | Computers, TVs, Video Games, Cell Phones & More | TheSource.ca and they have a sale on them right now.
Edited to add, it may depend on the Hertz of your UK small appliances - you could look into getting one of these: Purtek Multi-nation Travel Converter Kit (PTTCONKIT2) : Travel Power Adapters - Best Buy Canada
You need a universal adapter, then plug that into the shaver plug. Shop Travel Power Adapters - Best Buy Canada
Hair trimmer I really wouldn't bother with, they are dirt cheap from Walmarts!
The Source sell step up/down transformers as well. Travel Accessories | Bags & Accessories | Travel & Outdoor Recreation | Computers, TVs, Video Games, Cell Phones & More | TheSource.ca and they have a sale on them right now.
Edited to add, it may depend on the Hertz of your UK small appliances - you could look into getting one of these: Purtek Multi-nation Travel Converter Kit (PTTCONKIT2) : Travel Power Adapters - Best Buy Canada
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Re: 110v to 240v booster
I agree with the Pulaski...these small travel cube-style transformers are only for small non-continuous loads and can be dangerous if used on high wattage. They heat-up and can cause fires....especially if the connector is also weak.
Proper step-up-down transformers are ventilated and often fitted with a fan to dissipate the heat they generate. They are also made of heavy grade material...not flimsy plastic.
Proper step-up-down transformers are ventilated and often fitted with a fan to dissipate the heat they generate. They are also made of heavy grade material...not flimsy plastic.
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The OP should be aware that those sort of travel voltage converters are only suitable and safe for very low power devices, such as a shavers, toothbrushes, etc, upto about 200w. They are certainly not safe for hairdryers, or larger kitchen appliances such as food mixers, or anything with a heating element.
Power rating & safety is primary, also what about when these UK appliance breakdown or require service
From my post #2 earlier in the linked above types available
OP, if you are going the step up voltage adaptor/transformer route, then at least the 1000w unit at $68.99 cdn each, maybe two of those
Or one 2000w at $99.99 cdn each
Depends if the portable transformer type, moving it around the house for those UK small applicance devices is even worth it.
If it was me, I wouldn't bother buying the bulky one or two transformers - I'd go out & buy 110v replacement applicances, figuring the replacement cost of replacing them all or one by one. Check Walmart, they have some good pricing
A hairdryer
A portable electric drill set
A Blender/mixer, coffee maker, coffee grinder, kettle...
OP, did you bring over the vacuum cleaner also?
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Last edited by not2old; Jul 28th 2016 at 12:19 pm.
#14
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IF you're feeling really ambitious, you can talk to an electrician about running a 240V line off your oven. Most stoves/ovens run off a special 240V outlet. We talked to an electrician before we moved about whether it would be possible to run a line so we could bring our UK appliances. He said it's possible, yes, however the vast majority of homeowners' insurance policies won't cover damage related to non-NA appliances, regardless of whether or not they're run off a converter/power line/transformer/whatever. If your UK appliance causes a fire (either the appliance itself, or else at the socket it's plugged into, or in the transformer) then chances are home insurance won't cover the damage.
In the end we just sold our UK stuff and bought new NA stuff.
In the end we just sold our UK stuff and bought new NA stuff.
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And if you're renting somewhere and have just done thousands of dollars of damage to your landlord's property (bear in mind that a fire in a timber-framed house frequently turns into a total loss), you will be in a serious financial pickle!