Converting UK to US mains?
27 September 2007, 07:41 PM
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Converting UK to US mains?
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I'd like to buy a Neverlate alarm clock from the US. However the unit (when released) will have an internal transformer running at 110V/60Hz & a US mains plug.
Is there some sort of mains converter I can buy so that I can run the clock on 220V/50Hz without blowing it up? I'm hoping a converter won't hum or anything.....
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I'd like to buy a Neverlate alarm clock from the US. However the unit (when released) will have an internal transformer running at 110V/60Hz & a US mains plug.
Is there some sort of mains converter I can buy so that I can run the clock on 220V/50Hz without blowing it up? I'm hoping a converter won't hum or anything.....
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How crucial is the frequency change? is it only serious for complicated electronic stuff?
The reason I ask is because I want to order some cordless power tools from the states as they are significantly cheaper, but the chargers will obviously be US spec. If I have to start buying converters at a £100+ then the deal looks a lot less tempting.
The reason I ask is because I want to order some cordless power tools from the states as they are significantly cheaper, but the chargers will obviously be US spec. If I have to start buying converters at a £100+ then the deal looks a lot less tempting.
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How crucial is the frequency change? is it only serious for complicated electronic stuff?
The reason I ask is because I want to order some cordless power tools from the states as they are significantly cheaper, but the chargers will obviously be US spec. If I have to start buying converters at a £100+ then the deal looks a lot less tempting.
The reason I ask is because I want to order some cordless power tools from the states as they are significantly cheaper, but the chargers will obviously be US spec. If I have to start buying converters at a £100+ then the deal looks a lot less tempting.
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I run tonnes of US gear in the uk- cd players (CDJs) couple of pieces of music gear and various other stuff.
Run fine with a simple cheap step down convertor from ebay- have been doing so for years with no problems at all.
100W Step Down Transformer 240V to 110V Converter - eBay, Other Consumer Electronics, Consumer Electronics (end time 04-Oct-07 23:25:33 BST)
Picked all of mine up in a sale in Maplin a while ago for £4 each
Run fine with a simple cheap step down convertor from ebay- have been doing so for years with no problems at all.
100W Step Down Transformer 240V to 110V Converter - eBay, Other Consumer Electronics, Consumer Electronics (end time 04-Oct-07 23:25:33 BST)
Picked all of mine up in a sale in Maplin a while ago for £4 each
Last edited by Freak; 28 September 2007 at 05:37 PM.
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