What kind of voltage does the machine use? I live in the UAE and we are on 220 with a 3 pin system (but can use an adapter)
1132829
USA voltage. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country
1895758
It's 110... you'll need an adapter. And we use ours pretty regularly, it's still working fine.
1151990
Not the version I have. I'm in the U.S. and most of our devices/appliances run on 120v. Unless it's something heavy duty.
586414
This works on 110, you would need an adapter to use this in the Middle East.
1823975
I had the same problem here in the Emirates, so I got a step down transformer for 220V to 110V about 20 UK pounds, and it works fine.
1039777
I`m also in a 220V country, I bought a 47u/400V capacity and a 300V resistance(this is to protect from surge I think), now it works normally. Remember to test output voltage before powering on vacuum....
483865
It works on 220. I live in the Philippines and we are on 220-240v too. I didnt need an adapter
1804351
It uses a power adapter. I'm not near the system, so I can't tell you what the voltage is right now.
1549035
I used a converter with built-in plug adapter. If you just change the plug you still have too much voltage (220) and could fry your laptop.
235937
Israel mains voltage is 230 V and the adapter works great for me. To my knowledge devices suitable for 220V or 230V also operate at 240VIt is important to pay attention to set the switch back into a 220 and use the left socket (which is intended for the -110 Input for conversion). I mention this because I understood the matter after one fuse burned in vain
3660
Just checked and it says 120v, 60hz, 3.3A which means it won't work in 220v.
134286
It all depends where you purchased it from. If you bought it in the USA then it will be 110V but the machines from Asia will be 220V. They are not dual voltage.
549097
Dear,It works at 220v as well.I live in Israel and it is compatible with no extra convertersUzi
1962875
HI Suriya,I am sorry to say that I don't know for sure. I am in the USA so I don't use that voltage. If you can get it to work it is a great value though. Good Luck
663932
Well, although other people have said that "any" input voltage between 3.5V-30V is fine (which is true), there are other things to consider when using the device to avoid damage, such as: the voltage ratio should not exceed 3, in example, means you cannot use 3V to go up to 15V, that will be a voltage ratio of 5. Description says it can supply up to 5A but then it clearly says it can operate at 3A with good ventilation, my personal safe threshold for supplying devices is 50% maximum capacity, so I don't ever use it for more than 2A, this rule of thumb always worked fine for me.
1281954
I would just purchase a power adapter for the machine uses 110v U.S. Power. Try this: http://www.amazon.com/CONVERTER-ADAPTER-220-110-TRANSFORMER-CHARGER/dp/B0079O74TK
493608
Hi! Thank you for your note. We get many questions like this from all over the world. These Nostalgia machines are all made for 120volts. You will need a voltage converter to run the macgine safely. We always recommend that you go to your local electronics store and find a convertor that will work best for your country. I wish we had them in 220. Everyone loves the machines! They are so clever and handy! Please let us know if we can help you further... Caren