Can I use this power strip in America and plug in a 1600 Watt item from the UK without it blowing up? I thought I would need a transformer for that..
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This is NOT a voltage converter, it will only allow you to use that 1600 Watt item if it is rated for 110V 60HZ which is what is used in the USA. If your item is not rated for that then you will need a voltage converter in order to use that item.
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Dear Pauline,This appliance should be used within the United States as it is a USA manufactured and intended for use on US electrical grids as it is only 120v. We do have customers around the globe that purchase US made appliances and correctly get them to work the appropriate converter/adapter. Please make sure you are using the appropriate power converter/adapter to ensure safe and proper use of this appliance. We suggest taking the appliance to a local electronics store to ensure you are using the appropriate adapters/converters for safe use. All items sold throughout our company are brand new directly from the manufacturer and are never used, altered, or tampered with prior to final sale. Dear Pauline,This appliance should be used within the United States as it is a USA manufactured and intended for use on US electrical grids as it is only 120v. We do have customers around the globe that purchase US made appliances and correctly get them to work the appropriate converter/adapter. Please make sure you are using the appropriate power converter/adapter to ensure safe and proper use of this appliance. We suggest taking the appliance to a local electronics store to ensure you are using the appropriate adapters/converters for safe use. All items sold throughout our company... » Read More Dear Pauline,This appliance should be used within the United States as it is a USA manufactured and intended for use on US electrical grids as it is only 120v. We do have customers around the globe that purchase US made appliances and correctly get them to work the appropriate converter/adapter. Please make sure you are using the appropriate power converter/adapter to ensure safe and proper use of this appliance. We suggest taking the appliance to a local electronics store to ensure you are using the appropriate adapters/converters for safe use. All items sold throughout our company are brand new directly from the manufacturer and are never used, altered, or tampered with prior to final sale. « Show Less
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Linda, Personally I would not recommend this power strip for use in England. This power strip is rated for typical US input voltages of approximately 125 volts with a maximum amperage capacity of 15amps. It is not rated for 220-240 volt use. Additionally this outlet strip contains LEDs which may not survive if fed with 220 volts. From one adapter's description page: "...To use this plug adapter, your electric device must be 220-240V or 100v-240v..." Any devices or power blocks you plug in over there need to be capable of handling up to 220 volts. Stay safe and enjoy yourself ! Linda, Personally I would not recommend this power strip for use in England. This power strip is rated for typical US input voltages of approximately 125 volts with a maximum amperage capacity of 15amps. It is not rated for 220-240 volt use. Additionally this outlet strip contains LEDs which may not survive if fed with 220 volts. From one adapter's description page: "...To use this plug adapter, your electric device must be 220-240V or 100v-240v..." Any devices or power blocks you plug in over there need to be capable of handling up to 220 volts. Stay safe and enjoy... » Read More Linda, Personally I would not recommend this power strip for use in England. This power strip is rated for typical US input voltages of approximately 125 volts with a maximum amperage capacity of 15amps. It is not rated for 220-240 volt use. Additionally this outlet strip contains LEDs which may not survive if fed with 220 volts. From one adapter's description page: "...To use this plug adapter, your electric device must be 220-240V or 100v-240v..." Any devices or power blocks you plug in over there need to be capable of handling up to 220 volts. Stay safe and enjoy yourself ! « Show Less
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This is only a plug adapter, it is not a transformer. Therefore, while it will allow you to plug any 3-prong or 2-prong US electrical device into it, it will still give you the power of the host receptacle. If your power strip/surge protector is designed to work with the type of power in the host receptacle, then this will do what you want.
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well you may find you need more than 200 watt transformer. i got a 500 and run all my U.S. stuff on it. ie TV, laptop.. hard drives :)... ps stay away from the one with the usb port. its junk.....
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This is NOT a converter, it is an adapter. It allows you to use US-standard plugs in a variety of foreign outlets. It does NOT convert higher voltage to 110V and you will fry an appliance unless it is already suited for 100/240 use (like most computer power supplies are). All you need to do is look at the device you need to use and see what it will handle for voltage - if it says something like 100-240V you can use this adapter anywhere, otherwise you need to get a step-down transformer (heavier and usually a bit more expensive).
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Outside of the US, you will need an adapter. In other words, the part of this power strip that plugs into the wall will need to be plugged into an adapter first.
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Although the adapter has a global voltage compatibility, I guess you may find the plug does not fit the electrical socket in your new house. In that case ,either You can buy a converter from US plug shape to UK plug shape, which cost less, or you can buy a transformer with EXACT the same output parameters, which cost a little more. I am lucky because socket in China is compatible with US plug:)
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I imagine the plug is less important than the voltage. The US used 110 volts. If you use the same power as the UK you might be better off looking on Amazon.co.uk. Good luck!
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The plug can handle those wattages fine. It just may need a different adaptor because it's only two prongs that fit the typical American outlet. Hope this helps!
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I don't know for sure but from my experience (lived in the UK 15 years), US electrical items like this item never work properly with a converter.
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No my friend,it is not gonna work.You need at least 10.000w.But as far as i know there is no plug in model for 10.000w transformer.You need need to wiring and professional help.Good luck..
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Hi, thank you for the inquiry. Currently Amazon only carries the US transformer. Note however that any transformer with an output of 24VAC will work, so the transformer can be sourced separately if you decide to get the unit anyway. Thanks
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I suggest you speak with the seller about this. The one I got was for US 110V outlets so you would need a converter. Maybe others sell the ones for UK but I do not know. This one is for US.
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Yes you need a specific adapter for the uk as they are shipped with us ones there was an instruction leaflet with ours advising not to use a travel adapter as this would not work and cause damage you need to find the right type of ac adapter that gives a regulated current and the voltage and current are in the box
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You need to have enough power (Watts) on the device. My wife uses these transformers for dryers (~1600W), and similar appliances, without issues.
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If you place an order from the UK or any other country that uses UK plugs, we will include UK plugs automatically, and our power supplies are designed to work on multiple voltages. If you place an order from another country but still want a UK plug, send me another message when you submit your order and I will make sure you get one. Let me know if you have any other questions.