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Which type of step-down transformer is best for use with US appliance in the UK?

Aug 18, 2008 by cikaba | Posted in Engineering

I would like to buy a attribute step-down transformer to use with my US appliance in the UK.Which type should I buy? Quality is of utmost importance to me.My rated wattage is 1350

A Google UK search for "230/110 volt transformers" produces many results.

I would indicate that you use one rated a little higher than your stated load, say 1500W, and one that is double wound (i.e. not an auto-transformer) and which has a three pronged grounded egress.

One Google result is http://www.ryness.co.uk/productslist.aspx?CategoryID=766

How can I use a 110V (US) appliance on a 220V (SG) electrical supply without a convertor or transformer?

Dec 01, 2007 by justine | Posted in Engineering

Can I either transform the power adaptor or install a 110V power point?

Most appliance have a voltage selector flog.
A slide switch to switch between110 & 220,

Can I rewire a UK appliance for the US?

Apr 21, 2008 by Bill S | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs

I unbiased moved from the UK and decided to bring my Dyson with me. It does work, though it has noticeably less power. Does anyone recollect if its possible to get it rewired to work at full power in the US? Or will it never be the same as it used to be?

First of all I will take upon oneself you mean a Dyson vacuum cleaner.
The only way it will work properly in the US is to replace the motor with the one they would use in the American mock-up. If you can get such a replacement part it would probably cost more than it's worth to have shipped the Dyson over in the first place. However, if you can get one and replace it yourself or recognize somebody. Most vacuum cleaners are made in such high quantities that they don't usually bother making dual voltage motors for them.

---Update---
I took a look at alternatives because if your Dysan is anything like my wifes it's a $500 gismo.

1. I don't think is practical. A 1500VA auto transformer connected in reverse. It would be a tad dangerous and it would be a $200 row-boat anchor to lug around.

2. I did this some electronics I brought from the UK. If you have a 220 V window air conditioner outlet, you can put a 220 V plug on it and use that. You would as likely as not have to make your own extension cord to reach everywhere else in the house. I don't really like this because both wires are essentially hot and the vacuum cleaner is not grounded.... but it's all pinchbeck anyway. Maybe if you could make an extension cord that incorporated a ground fault interupter, that would be great.