Looking to take US gas range, 60Hz, 120VAC, 20Amps, to UK. The electric griddle is rated at 1650W. Will the 5000W transfomer/converter be Ok?
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Yes, the 5000W will work. However, the start up current for this transformer is 20A so it may trip your home breaker at startup if its rated at 13A or 16A.
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Hello data guy, This converter has matched the voltage and sine wave of what we normally get from the powercompany. Before purchasing, check with your power and insurance company about any liability on your part.One note of caution. My first try connecting two 250 watt panels was a disaster. The voltage was 60 vdc inputand the electronics couldn't handle it. Worked a short time then fried. Keep input dc voltage down.
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I'm not sure. I use it to step down 220 to 110. Steping up to 240 3000w could blow the fuse or damage the trans. I would go with a 5000w
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Typically, the converter should be 50% higher Wattage than the equipment. As yours is 2000W and the converter 3000W you should be fine. Some equipment has a high peak, when turning it on but I have not encountered that problem. Small equipment with 2000W and even 2500W have been running fine.
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The adapter worked beautifully for me. The converter is not needed if you look very carefully at the plugs on your appliances. Reading the fine print most new items will convert automatically and all that is needed is the adapter. You will see it will work on either the 110 or 230-240 volt and all that is needed is the adapter. In fat one hotel had the converter/adapter built in and I just plugged it into the wall like at home.
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Pro3 comes in 200W and 350W. The 350W machines are not yet marketed in the USA. But amazon.uk will now ship a Gastro350 Professional [extra long] to the USA. Be sure to check the machine label about its power source flexibility. For USA use it must list a "50Hz-60Hz" rating. If it also says "110v-220v" that meams you wont have to install a transformer. It does appear from my sources that the units amazon.uk now ships to the US will work with a 350watt, 120 to 240V transformer.
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If I am not mistaken, Germany like other CE country use 220V, 50Hz, correct? If so you definitely need a step up transformer which can handle 1500W. Since this is a heating element apparel and not an electronic device, I am not sure if a converter will be suitable for it though.
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Sorry, I don't know. I bought this a while back and have read instructions about the range for V, Hz, and W it can handle. I bought exactly what I needed and it didn't work. This one was bought for slow cooker from USA to work in Europe and it doesn't work. The cooker appears not to have enough of 'power' to cook anything. Sorry I can't help. Read specifications!
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David, if your read the information on the web site about this unit, it tells you "exactly" what the unit can and will handle.I used mine in the U.K. The voltage will not be a problem, but the wattage may be, and as I don't have that information as I discarded mine( the information pamphlet) when we came back here.Read yours, or the sales info, and make your decision from there, as the description they give is excellent.
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I've read that you should only use a converter for up to half the rated power output, so anything up to 150 watt would be OK. So, I'd suggest you get a more powerful converter, e.g. 500 W.
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You can also buy a tranformer to use any 110-120 appliance. I will recommend a 1500W or higher: Power Bright VC1500W Voltage Transformer 1500 Watt Step Up/Down converter 110/120 Volt - 220/240 Volt right here on Amazon.
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I purchased this unit for my wife's birthday. I assembled it at the camp ground. It's electric. The griddle worked fine! I'm not sure how the gas version would work.Mike!
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NO. Watt rating for an appliance is the same regardless of voltage. A 1500 watt (typical) portable heater requires 10X more energy than this device will handle. TIP: don't expect miracles from devices like this. This one would be good for a laptop, or some lighting, etc. And higher capacity units like this for higher demands, require bigger battery banks. Also assume just 90% efficiency. Do a little more research.
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Sadly, this power strip is *not* rated for any but U.S. According to the molded plastic bottom-side of the strip:15A, 125VAC, 60 Hz.Glad you asked - I spend a lot of time in Europe, and have been meaning to verify whether this could handle the 240VAC/50Hz. It cannot.
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It comes with a standard USA 120 volt 60hz plug which is what it is designed for. For something drawing this much electricity I'd be cautious about using a converter... I'm not sure, but I'd say no.
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Hi, Even though it is recommended to use a converter, but since the voltage difference is not significant, and after consulting an electrician, we have use it in the us wo converter successfully. My mother in law is Japanese who have brought many things electrical from Jspan to use here in US wo problem. She thinks we fuss too much for nothing. Hope this help.
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Hello Steve. I am not an electrician but can tell you this unit will not operate on 110V. You will need a 220V service of about 60 Amps to run this heater. This is a very high amperage for home usage and more than a tank type heater would use. I strongly suggest you have a licensed electrician look at the heater requirements and give you a bid. This heater will not perform properly without the right electrical supply.