Isolated 2000W U.S. Step Down Transformer SD110-2000W $187 Plus Shipping @ Tortech

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grababargain on 14/04/2019 - 09:39 tortech.com.au (150 clicks)
Last edited 14/04/2019 - 10:35 by 1 other user

For Sydney, pick-up free from store or add $44.43 for direct freight express.
For Melbourne, add $47.94 for direct freight express.

Other prices:
$583 delivered @ catch.com.au
$476.4 delivered @ Radio Parts eBay

Description

Step down Transformer – American Voltage Converter for Australia Order Above

A step down transformer is the ideal solution if you have an appliance designed to run on America’s 110/120 volt system but is needed to run here on Australia’s 240 volt power.

This transformer converts 240 volts down to 110/120 volts to allow your USA device to run in Australia.

Simply plug transformer into the Aussie power socket & the device into the US power outlet & your ready to go!

Protect your USA appliance – buy a step down that is guaranteed safe:

• Our transformers are made to the highest quality standards
• All voltage converters come with a 1 Year Money Back Warranty
• Designed to protect your device
• Unlike others, our voltage converters are designed to run continuously 24/7- read why important
• Quality casing & included Safety Fuse protection
• This new range is lighter & more compact
• Safety fuse protection (300W and above)
• Strong Carry handle, Enclosed and strong metal construction rubber feet (300W and above)
• Thermal overload in the winding of the transformer
• Thermally tested to Australian Standard AS/NZS61558

These features ensure your USA device runs safely on Australian power.

Note:
The 1010W isolated step down transformer is also available on backorder for $176 plus shipping (for Sydney: free pick-up from store, $14.71 regular post, $18.49 express post; for Melbourne: $28.05 regular post or $65.37 express post)

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  TheMoose on 14/04/2019 - 09:53

  -1

  Lol. I take it you just found this via my post? ;-)

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    grababargain on 14/04/2019 - 09:59

    Found TorTech on whirlpool forums when Amazon Germany stopped shipping here. After reading your comment on my deal, I checked TorTech's site and found the 2000W on sale. The 1010W is good enough for most av receivers but considering the small price difference, the 2000W is great value.

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  SteveAndBelle on 14/04/2019 - 10:44

  Nice deal. Was very tempted to add it to the stables for my new workshop but I remembered I've already invested in a 15A Variac so no need for this. Gotta keep my tools & test gear to a minimum this time around ;)

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  canAdeladian on 14/04/2019 - 13:00

  +1

  I've been using this to run an American Harman Kardon receiver for 6 months now with zero problem. $85 seems like a more reasonable price and it hasn't caught on fire yet.

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  Russ on 15/04/2019 - 10:24

  Not completely safe, because the mains frequencies are different. USA is 60Hz mains, Australia is 50Hz mains. If your US device contains a motor or transformer, or other parts in some cases, there are problems.

  A transformer designed for 60Hz will be physically smaller than one designed for 50Hz. If you run a transformer designed for 60Hz on 50Hz mains, it will generate more heat, and can overheat and fail.

  Some motor types have this problem too. Many devices have cooling fans.

  "60Hz motors run on 50Hz will run slow and overheat (and produce less than rated power)"
  https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/4rd50m/using_…

  "If there are transformers they can saturate and toast."
  https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=256934

  These problems may not affect you, if the components were over-rated for their task. But it's very difficult to tell if they'll affect you, you'd have to run the appliance on 60Hz, measure the temperatures, then run it on 50Hz and see if the individual components (motors, transformers) get hotter, and you'd also have to know the maximum temperature those parts are rated to.

  The risk is that you could destroy your US device, or possibly start a fire.

  Tortech are only guaranteeing that their step-down transformer is safe - not what you are plugging into it.

  Tortech do mention the frequency problem, - question 9 on their FAQ page (which I'm having trouble loading):
  https://www.tortech.com.au/voltage-converter-faqs/

  Question 19 of the FAQ explicitly says US microwave ovens WILL NOT work (highlighted in red!). Microwaves have large transformers, it's almost certainly the largest transformer in your household appliances. Proof of the frequency problem.