Voltage transformers? Recommendations
Jun 6th 2018, 8:28 pm
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Voltage transformers? Recommendations
Can anyone recommend a voltage transformer for a U.K. sewing machine that is 75W and another that is 135W? I’ve seen some on amazon but am wary of the 5* reviews. Thanks!
Jun 7th 2018, 1:21 am
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Re: Voltage transformers? Recommendations
Presumably you've made sure both items have 50/60hz stamped on their rating plate? If they are only rated for 50hz, it doesn't matter how good your transformers are, the motors will run faster on 60hz.
As for transformers it's fairly hit and miss with quality on cheaper items, if you are planning on running both machines at once then just make sure it's rated for at least 270w for good measure, otherwise 170w rating should be good if the 135w machine is the heaviest draw you'll be using.
As for transformers it's fairly hit and miss with quality on cheaper items, if you are planning on running both machines at once then just make sure it's rated for at least 270w for good measure, otherwise 170w rating should be good if the 135w machine is the heaviest draw you'll be using.
Jun 7th 2018, 3:44 am
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Re: Voltage transformers? Recommendations
I would buy a PowerBright eg https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MX1QXA/ this brand has worked well for me on both sides of the pond.
Jun 7th 2018, 7:32 pm
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Re: Voltage transformers? Recommendations
Powerbright VC3000W
https://www.amazon.com/Bright-VC3000W-Voltage-Transformer-converter/dp/B000MY02LQ
Works fine. It is a Step-up and Step-down transformer. When you are sizing the Wattage, add about 60% to the watt rating of your tool to size the transformer with the appropriate wattage.
Last edited by Boomhauer; Jun 7th 2018 at 7:38 pm.
