I'm interested in a transformer for using U.S. Appliances (Coffee Pot, Charging Lap Tops, etc.). This products says -- "Transformer Purchase Guide: Remember to leave at least a 60%-70% slack for the transformer." So for its 500 Watt capacity, I can...
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I have safely used the 500 watt capacity for lamps, coffee pots, kindle, vaporizer, DVD player, etc but never used it for a laptop.
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Usually more is better. Higher wattage won't hurt. As mentioned earlier, to calculate your wattage needs multiply the amps by voltage. If your transformer will provide more than is required you will be in good shape.
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Yes, if you use a step up/ step down transformer you can use this device. Not sure about the other commenters but I know this for a fact as I have many appliances from the USA and I use them in other countries I move to and I use a step up/down transformer.
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Normal wattage bulbs can be used. Total wattage should not be more than what your transformer is rated. So for example, if you have an 88 watt transformer you can use 8 11-watt bulbs.
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Wattage should be negligible. At .1 amp input and .3 amp output, I doubt this is going to challenge even the smallest of transformers.
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I switched from the lamps to the LED units and used the old transformer from the initial installation. Obvious much larger than necessary since these LED's are rated at 2 watts. A smaller transformer of 40 watts will work fine with plenty of reserve to add more fixtures.
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I am not an electrician but I also read that the minimum load was 50 watts. See: http://www.lightology.com/index.php?module=prod_detail∏_id=17080I have used the product for about 10 years for my low voltage lights and without a problem. The previous transformer, installed by a contractor, overheated. So I have been very happy with this product.
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The answer is do not overload the transformer. The transformer is rated at 60 watts and it is not difficult to determine the load of the LED lighting attached. If you are not familiar or comfortable with these calculations you should not install this product.
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Only 32 watts load...the transformer is rated at more than double that load...
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My transformer says "44 watts" on the label, so I think the picture is wrong. But I'm sure they'd sell you an 88W model (!)
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my experience is always to use any devices with less consumption indicates that the transformer, eg if the transformer is 1000W, connect any equipment that consumes max 750w, that prevents overheating of the transformer
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That depends on the wattage of your products. If the wattage (usually indicated in specification) sums up to say 750W-800W, you can comfortably use both simultaneously as this is a 1000W transformer.
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That is what the literature says. You should buy a smaller wattage version closer to your intended usage.
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The ST-3000 is rated at 3000 watts. For safety, its recommended by the manufacturer that the voltage transformers maximum power should be equal or greater than the power rating of your appliance multiplied by 1.5. For example, if you have an appliance rated at 100 watts, you will need to pick a transformer with a maximum power of 150 watts or greater.
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it is the one you need! remember the 88 watts is the amount of watts you can safely run on this transformer plus or minus about 10 watts either way . add up your bulb wattage and see if it adds up to about that 88 volt wattage !
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you need to call the manufacturer for that information. A lot of small appliances need a transformer to work, otherwise the 220 V will fry the circuitry
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The seller emailed me and said it is 25 watts. That helped me know I could get away with using this 200W voltage transformer (for use in the USA), which is much cheaper than higher watt transformers. Not being able to read Japanese, I can't confirm by looking at the natto maker that it is actually 25W, but I have been using it successfully with this transformer for a month. I suspect it wasn't really necessary, but wanted to be safe. With or without the transformer the temp doesn't seem to be accurate anyway, and I keep a thermometer in it to get the right temp. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3WRIW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1