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| VladKEasternTiger:
Hi everyone, I was given a gift its a kitchen smoothie blender, very expensive the problem is its a 2 pin American/Canada plug and will not work in the UK 230 v output I was told you need a transformer and if you just put an adapter at the end of the plug you will blow it up The blender sticker says 120V, Max, 250W, 60Hz So how can I get this thing power up, the transformers in the uk electronic shop maplin go about 70 dollars that is £50, as much as the Item itself, surley they is another way anyone? Thanks |
| djsb:
Hi, Try this place. http://www.voltageconversion.co.uk/store/home.php?cat=260 HTH, David, London,UK |
| VladKEasternTiger:
Hi David thanks for the Link I will get back to you friend :) :) |
| VladKEasternTiger:
--- Quote from: djsb on March 06, 2010, 02:12:23 pm ---Hi, Try this place. http://www.voltageconversion.co.uk/store/home.php?cat=260 HTH, David, London,UK --- End quote --- Hi David, Im guessing this is the only one from the list that would work as my appliance is 250W so you have to go above but not under, this is 300W. It looks like the first 4 transformers on the page you sent me would not work for my appliance http://www.voltageconversion.co.uk/store/product.php?productid=16373&cat=260&page=2 |
| djsb:
Hi, I would go for this one http://www.voltageconversion.co.uk/store/product.php?productid=16209&cat=260&page=2 As it is a similar price but gives a good margin of extra power and can be used for step up as well. It's your choice in the end. Best to err on the side of safety wherever possible. David. |
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