I am looking for a transformer for my Kotatsu I bought in Japan. Does anyone use it with that? Kotatsu's power consumption is 510W, needs 100V 60Hz
441955
Given its rating of 1000w, I would presume it would work fine. I'm using it to power a Japanese spec turntable stepped down from 120 to 100 V, and it works fine. I recognize the TT draws nothing like 500w, but it's a pretty heavy duty unit.
441956
I can only give a generalized answer: Japanese appliance that involves heating, will operate at a higher temperature in USA than intended by the manufacturer.Supposedly this may shorten the life of your 'kotatsu'.
441957
For 510w, 1000w is perfect. Your power tool is problaby rated around 5amps.
346130
I asked my hubby and he says the transformer is a fixed 120 volt @ 60 Hz type, but it will take a universal adaptor that you can buy at Radio Shack to work worldwide.
2086141
I am stationed in England and the transformer they provided from base works. My CHI hasn't failed me yet, just isn't convenient for travel, I don't want to lug a 50 lb transformer with me on every vacation..
1102844
I ordered mine from Amazon marketplace, it is the Japanese version therefore both the instruction manual and power cables (one for the receiver and one to recharge the headphones) are Japanese. The instructions can be found on forums and I am using a simple Jap to Europe adaptor plug. No transformer required.
1200842
Mine is specifically a 110vac unit. Hooking it up to 240vac would smoke it. Without going thru another transformer I do not see it being able to work.
1546160
I have the Transformer, not the laptop, so cannot answer your question. Sorry.
1187636
Someone else asked this question on this blog and someone answered that they should purchase a "step-up" transformer. I hope this helps.
1761745
I really won't be able to answer information on the transformer. I have not need to use one so far. I suggest that you check the requirements on package or manufacturer website for further info on the transformer.
263582
Plz, owners of this monitor, can somebody look at the back of the transformer, does it say 100-240V or not? I need to know as well. Thanks a lot!
1099650
Yes, you will need a step-down transformer (from 240V to 120V). There are many transformers available and ones rated above 150W should be sufficient.
1864660
Those little transformers are rated for 12volts at 500ma. I'm running four units on one transformer for the past two years, sixteen hours a day with no problem. Hardly warm to the touch. Five units shouldn't be a problem.
2141542
The Japanese version used 110V, the same as US, so you do not need a transformer.
451280
The transformer will convert the power for something that is not dual voltage. The plugs to attach onto it. because all plugs are adapted for different input plugs. Hope this helps. I went to Europe with this and don't know New Zealand power issues. Have a great trip. Hope this helps.
848252
hi dennis,not gona' happen to get the full f/x you'll need 220 service.if you don't have 220 - you can get a 120/240 up transformer , but it drawes twice the amps.i don't recomand this way!good luck - this unit works great.andy
1900220
Thanks for your info. Ordered one to use in HK and hope they do not change the provided variable transformer.UPDATE: The charger is 120-240V and the vac cleaner is really good. Should outperform similar products selling in HK.
26273
From the info. you have given, should be just fine. Just do not exceed the wattage per transformer.
1792295
Per manual, the machine draws 13 Amps at 120 V, thus 13*120=1560 Watts. I assume that this is well within the capacity of your transformer. I also assume that your transformer is a real transformer, not the electronic one which are only for resistance loads. I don't see cycles in the manual, but I don't think that cycles difference is a problem.