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Voltage Converter Transformer

 

Voltage Converter


A foreign travel voltage converter or also sometimes referred to as Voltage Transformer or power Converter is used to change the voltage of an electrical power source.  Voltage converters are smaller in size and are used for smaller amount of time for products like hair dryers, curling irons, shaver, and radio and such as. They come in step-up transformers and step-down converter. The voltage transformers are bigger and heavier in size. They also come in step-up and step-down.  They are used for longer period of time. But it is a good idea to shut them when not in use for longer life. It is very important to know what kind of voltage converter or transformer is required to be used for your electrical appliances to prevent any damages to the appliances. The countries in North America, South America and parts of Central America operate on 110 volt Japan Voltage Converter. The rest of the world operates on 220 volt. There are many countries which also operate on both 110 and 220.

Travel Adapters & AC DC Adapters


Voltage Converter Transformer AC DC Adapters

Voltage Converter 200 Watts

Now when do we need a travel adapters , AC DC Adapters, voltage converter or a power transformer? Simple……when we are traveling abroad.  Okay now that you do know that you require a voltage converter/transformer, you need to determine what kind and which one. Check out our Travel Adapters and AC DC Adapters sections to find more details


Selecting a right foreign travel voltage converter transformer is very important for your appliances. On the back of the appliances, there is a label. This label describes the power requirements. The label will have the wattage and the amperage of the appliance. Once you get all this information, you get the right voltage converter/transformer which will handle the higher amount of wattage than the product is rated at. Once you are done selecting the right Voltage converter/transformer you need to make sure you have the correct plug adapter for it to plug it into the outlet, when you go abroad. Check out our Plug Adapters sections