how are these converters rated for long term use like a 24 hour continous run day after day, or 16 hours on and off, does it plug into a 120 v socket?
1488744
It plugs in a 120v socket and gives you 240v. I use one since 18months permanently without any problem. Note that I don't use it at 100% of its capacity (expressed in watts)
1488745
My application is for a commercial kitchen to power a Euro 220v/50hz pressure fryer. We have been using this transform for nearly 1 year without issue. It is powered on 12 to 15 hours a day. Overall the product has been dependable under the load we've placed onto it (approx bust of 4kw).Keep in mind that I am powering it with a US 240v line not 110v. In addition to the Euro Fryer, I am also plugging in a 5-15 110v stream tray. The transformer is handling the load without issue.
410550
I've had no trouble running it from any standard 120V wall socket. The cord and cables are very good quality.
979217
Hello data guy, This converter has matched the voltage and sine wave of what we normally get from the powercompany. Before purchasing, check with your power and insurance company about any liability on your part.One note of caution. My first try connecting two 250 watt panels was a disaster. The voltage was 60 vdc inputand the electronics couldn't handle it. Worked a short time then fried. Keep input dc voltage down.
624825
The current rating is what matters as you can use these at 115V as well as 12V. My application was 360W at 83V so I was running around 4.3Amps. We had no failures in multiple days (probably 20 hours worth or operation). This socket was being heated by the bulb in my application much higher that what you are planning so probably it will take 50W at 12V with no problem.
155707
The ones I bought are 110v and work great. They are being used in outdoor lighting fixtures that are controlled by a timer. Turns out they do attract bugs, so different bulbs with a different color spectrum of light might be better for outdoors. Otherwise, no complaints and my electricity consumption has been cut from 240 watts for 4 hours a night to 24 watts for four hours a night, sweet. Good luck.
1178012
I assume you plan to use your car battery with 120v converter or an XPower 300 watt convert. They will give you over 3 hours. Good luck. Reg
466115
I don't know. I just have it plugged into a regular 110 outlet and it works fine.
875491
It converts 12 volt DC to 120 volt ac. Power lasts as long as the batteries supplying the converter do. I power up a 15 amp table saw utilizing two deep cycle batteries. In my case the batteries are charged with a 145 watt solar panel
549617
I have mine working on a landscape lighting transformer with output rate 12V AC, and they work fine. After several months, I've had none fail.
1862974
Hello. Definitely not for 120v. i am using it for 12v. i am not sure about usage for 24v. very happy with usage.
105050
no. but if you check amazons website. they sell 120v to 240 converters. they usually run between $18 to $60. i hope that answer your question sir.
2027970
I bought one of these and it lasted about 15 minutes and that's on 120 volts. If there is a switch on the back that you can change the volts from 120 to 240 then you're good to go. If not, then it's only good for 120 volts.
1745981
No but I use a step up converter (something like this http://www.amazon.com/Goldsource-STU-750-Voltage-Transformer-Converter/dp/B0022TL1BE). Using for 20-30 min here and there with a converter should be ok but prolonged use on a different voltage over time (or using it for multiple hours at once) might decrease its lifespan. Have had mine for ~1yr.
181647
These bulbs are for use with a 12v or 24v system only, they are not for use with a 120v system
589427
Once in a while, I use mine where there is no 110 volt power. With two 9-volt rechargeable batteries in parallel (producing 9 volts) I get about 24 hours of use.
1003752
I don't know about India. I have run that device here in USA and had it running for up to 5 hours without any problems. I have bought 2 devices (1 device hasn't been used for a longer term!) and I haven't tested it with 220 V input to 110 V output, so I cannot say how it works and keeping it running for 24/7.
2006372
I am using it with 110 at the moment, it appears to have a convertible plug socket.