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Old Nov 2nd 2011, 6:27 am
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Default In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

I'm in Vancouver with a few items that need a voltage converter.

Where can I buy a voltage converter locally?

Future Shop, Canadian Tire, Walmart ???

Any hints/tips gratefully received.

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Old Nov 2nd 2011, 11:39 am
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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

Originally Posted by Tiger_Quimpo
I'm in Vancouver with a few items that need a voltage converter.

Where can I buy a voltage converter locally?

Future Shop, Canadian Tire, Walmart ???

Any hints/tips gratefully received.

TQ.
is this to use on UK applicances? We brought our step down (220v to 110v) tranformer online as we couldnt find a local shop (including those you name) who stock them - when we asked for transformers, the response was "you mean like the film" Perhaps someone closer to VCR may know of somewhere local to you
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www.voltageconverters.com - ship from within Canada, reasonable prices, fair quality. We have a couple from there, still going strong after five years of intermittent use.
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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

Originally Posted by RKS_in_Calgary
is this to use on UK applicances? We brought our step down (220v to 110v) tranformer online as we couldnt find a local shop (including those you name) who stock them - when we asked for transformers, the response was "you mean like the film" Perhaps someone closer to VCR may know of somewhere local to you
Yes for use with a few UK appliances. I believe I'm looking for something that steps up from 110v to 220v.

Thanks for the reply.
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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

Originally Posted by Oakvillian
www.voltageconverters.com - ship from within Canada, reasonable prices, fair quality. We have a couple from there, still going strong after five years of intermittent use.
Thanks Oakvillian.

Could you describe the make and model you went for or direct me to a current (no pun intended ) equivalent. Not sure what these things look like.

Thanks if you are able to.
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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

Originally Posted by Tiger_Quimpo
Thanks Oakvillian.

Could you describe the make and model you went for or direct me to a current (no pun intended ) equivalent. Not sure what these things look like.

Thanks if you are able to.
I have several of these http://www.voltageconverters.ca/p-28...ansformer.aspx for use on various appliances. Check what Wattage you need to make sure you get the correct size. Useful as it can transform both ways (step up and step down) so can be used for Canadian appliances in UK as well as UK appliances in Canada.
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Originally Posted by canmoreskier
I have several of these http://www.voltageconverters.ca/p-28...ansformer.aspx for use on various appliances. Check what Wattage you need to make sure you get the correct size. Useful as it can transform both ways (step up and step down) so can be used for Canadian appliances in UK as well as UK appliances in Canada.
yup - those were the ones I was meaning! Bear in mind that you dont necessarily need one for every appliance - we have one for kitchen appliances which is rated for the max. wattage we need (on the basis that we werent going to be running the food processor, liquidser etc all at the same time!)
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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

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I have several of these http://www.voltageconverters.ca/p-28...ansformer.aspx for use on various appliances. Check what Wattage you need to make sure you get the correct size. Useful as it can transform both ways (step up and step down) so can be used for Canadian appliances in UK as well as UK appliances in Canada.
We've got voltageconverters.com converters dotted around the house. One in the living room runs the stereo 500watt) when we use it. Another in the kitchen (1000watt) for various appliances. One in my music room (1500watts) to run various amps, synths etc. We also have one in the office to run UK printers (we still have a bunch of ink cartridges to use up). Then we have a 3kw one that I used to use to run all my power tools and garden stuff (until I realised I have 220v power in there already). My wife now uses it for her hairdrier. I think if you order more than $100 worth, the shipping is free. Great service too.
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Originally Posted by Oakvillian
www.voltageconverters.com - ship from within Canada, reasonable prices, fair quality. We have a couple from there, still going strong after five years of intermittent use.
that's where we got ours from. I think it was $30 for a 500W one. And it's working just fine
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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

WE also have at least 3 we use, one for Tv which is on all the time, once tv dies ( was only year old) we will convert to canadian electronics, keep one in kitchen as well for small kitchen appliances, other for my dysons....We have 2 big 2000w vc, think they also ad to hydro bill, but still cheaper then buying new items....at least for the moment...
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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

Thanks to everyone who replied. We sold a bunch of stuff before we moved, but still want to power a UK midi system and a desktop PC.

Interestingly digital radio alarm clocks went do-lally - either showing a single digit of showing time, but not keeping time. No biggy as I can get basic canadian digital clock radios from $9.95.

Thanks again.
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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

Originally Posted by Tiger_Quimpo
Thanks to everyone who replied. We sold a bunch of stuff before we moved, but still want to power a UK midi system and a desktop PC.

Interestingly digital radio alarm clocks went do-lally - either showing a single digit of showing time, but not keeping time. No biggy as I can get basic canadian digital clock radios from $9.95.

Thanks again.
just a note - our UK PC works just fine on an adaptor (3 pin to 2pin plug thing) - most PC's will auto-convert from 220 to 110 volts as far as I know (and I'm no expert) but ours is an old Dell and it did automatically so try first as you may not need a step down transformer for this at all

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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

Thanks to everyone who replied. We sold a bunch of stuff before we moved, but still want to power a UK midi system and a desktop PC.
If your PC does not have a switchable power supply (should be at the rear of the PC at the top for a midi PC), you can easily get one that is switchable and it is fairly easy to fit if your technically minded. Better than forking out $30 and then paying extra electric.
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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

Originally Posted by Tiger_Quimpo
I'm in Vancouver with a few items that need a voltage converter.

I use this company below, they are good jus let them know what you are running, ie TV & playstation. We just got some kit from them for our factory as well. good luck,

Where can I buy a voltage converter locally?

Future Shop, Canadian Tire, Walmart ???

Any hints/tips gratefully received.

TQ.
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Default Re: In Canada - where to buy voltage converter?

Apologies for muscling in on this discussion, which has been extremely helpful, but I am in the process of moving to VI and have a brand new Sony Bravia TV I would very much like to take with me. It is 220V - 240V; 50Hz and 94W. Can anyone help in advising which step up/down transformer I should buy to accommodate this?

Thanks so much.
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