Stupid question on electrical goods
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Re: Stupid question on electrical goods
Obvious in one sense, but the transformer can also be used for other items that may be 220 VAC. It's not limited to just one item only. The OP may have other 220VAC items. A new coffee machine running on 110 will still not help the other 220VAC items that may require power.
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Re: Stupid question on electrical goods
Apart from not tasting anything much like coffee, fine for some people I guess.
I tried with stove top espresso makers for years before buying a high end beans to cup machine and, whilst I managed to make some nice tasting coffee, I found it pretty much impossible to produce anything resembling a proper espresso with one. Just pressing a button on the chrome monster (as my wife likes to refer to it), is way less hassle too.
I tried with stove top espresso makers for years before buying a high end beans to cup machine and, whilst I managed to make some nice tasting coffee, I found it pretty much impossible to produce anything resembling a proper espresso with one. Just pressing a button on the chrome monster (as my wife likes to refer to it), is way less hassle too.
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Re: Stupid question on electrical goods
Hi
Look at this way. With a 1300 watt draw, your transformer is going to cost you 74.99 plus shipping for your T20. Since you can buy a T20 at Walmart for 78.77 http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/tassimo-...m-t20/10073242. what do you think the better option is?
Look at this way. With a 1300 watt draw, your transformer is going to cost you 74.99 plus shipping for your T20. Since you can buy a T20 at Walmart for 78.77 http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/tassimo-...m-t20/10073242. what do you think the better option is?
Thank you.
I will still get a transformer for my straighteners & a few other bits.
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Hair straighteners, electrical goods, transformers and such will be just the beginning of the real roller-coaster ride of the new immigrant.
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Hi
To give another option we paid $250 and an electrician put in 220 sockets into the kitchen, laundry and one in the man land. I use all my kitchen stuff from UK and NZ my beloved dyson etc and for my hair dryer and straighteners etc i use an extension lead or use it in the laundry. All the tools can be used in the man land etc as it does cost so much to replace everything on top of the move etc. we are replacing things as and when but it does give us time.
Just another idea for you to consider. :-)
To give another option we paid $250 and an electrician put in 220 sockets into the kitchen, laundry and one in the man land. I use all my kitchen stuff from UK and NZ my beloved dyson etc and for my hair dryer and straighteners etc i use an extension lead or use it in the laundry. All the tools can be used in the man land etc as it does cost so much to replace everything on top of the move etc. we are replacing things as and when but it does give us time.
Just another idea for you to consider. :-)
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Re: Stupid question on electrical goods
You don't need a transformer for straighteners -travel adaptor will do
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On the question of Transformers. We ditched most of our electrical stuff before we came over, the exception my wifes Bodi-Tek Power Trainer. it runs 50Hz and 220v - 240 Vac voltage with max power of 200w, 1.5hp. Will a transformer do the trick, i am quite thick on electrical stuff, thanks.
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Why you buying a transformer ?
You do know that most canadian houses have 220v supplied to them ? they use this for the high power items like cookers and laundry and such - check your main box and see if you have a 220v supply. if you do bingo.
See about getting an electrician to install some 220v sockets this would run your 240v equipment ok - you would need to check that the equipment was properly protected with fuses and such as it would be two live wires instead of a live and a neutral.
Have a look into it as it might be workable and a lot cheaper than a transformer.
You do know that most canadian houses have 220v supplied to them ? they use this for the high power items like cookers and laundry and such - check your main box and see if you have a 220v supply. if you do bingo.
See about getting an electrician to install some 220v sockets this would run your 240v equipment ok - you would need to check that the equipment was properly protected with fuses and such as it would be two live wires instead of a live and a neutral.
Have a look into it as it might be workable and a lot cheaper than a transformer.
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On sale this week Canadian Tire. $68 not worth thinking about transformers same one tasimo