STEP
UP & STEP DOWN CONVERTERS
WATTAGE IS ALSO KNOWN AS "VA" (VOLT AMPS)
YOU MUST CHECK THE ORDER OF THE LOAD BEFORE ORDERING, A TOO HIGH LOAD WILL BLOW THE UNIT UP, WE CAN ADVISE IF YOU NEED HELP ON THIS, JUST EMAIL US.
A useful tip here, when deciding whether a device is worth converting. If the device is high energy but cheap to buy, then do not buy a converter for it unless it has sentimental value. A perfect example is a Kettle. A Kettle will use 2000w and will set you back a tidy sum for a converter, but you can buy a Kettle for £10-15 ( except countries like Mexico which will set you back £70!) . Apply this logic to the rest of your equipment and only buy converters for the items that really matter.
THE LOAD IS CALCULATED BY
VOLTS X AMPS =WATTS. (OR VA)
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU BUILD IN AN EXTRA 20-40% INTO THE FORMULA FOR POWER SURGES BUT OUR CONVERTERS ARE DESIGNED TO RUN ON HIGHER LOADS THAN RECOMMENDED, TYPICALLY 20%.
IF HEATING DEVICES ARE INVOLVED, IT'S BEST TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OF THE DEVICE AND FIND OUT IF IT HAS A PEAK WATTAGE WHICH IS SOMETIMES FAR IN EXCESS OF THE GENERAL WORK LOAD ( THE DRAW WHEN SOMETHING IS JUST STARTING TO HEAT UP MAY BE FAR IN EXCESS OF IT'S DRAW WHEN IT REACHES IT'S IDEAL TEMPERATURE)
THE WATTAGE IS
YOUR LOAD. YOU WILL FIND BOTH THE VOLTAGE AND THE AMPAGE OF THE DEVICE
ON MOST EQUIPMENT. IN THE USA, IT'S THE LAW TO HAVE AN INFO PANEL.
MOST GAMES CONSOLES AND DVD PLAYERS HAVE A LOW WATTAGE BUT WATCH OUT FOR
THE XBOX, IT'S REALLY A COMPUTER AND NEEDS THE LOAD FOR ONE TOO.
Voltage converters to convert UK 230V ac mains voltage to 110V ac North American voltage. The converters have UL 3-pin plugs and 2-pin flat USA sockets.
PLEASE NOTE
WILL HANDLE DEVICES LIKE VCRS AND DVD PLAYERS. REMEMBER VOLTS x AMPS GIVES YOU WATTS SO READ THE INFORMATION TAG AND HAVE YOUR CALCULATOR READY.
Power supply
240Vac, 50Hz
Output voltage
120Vac
Max. load
45W
Dimensions
88 x 62 x 60mm
Weight 600g
REF: PSU-PW00942
TOTAL PRICE
£8.50+VAT+£4
P&P UK
Compact converter to connect American 110 V equipment to European 230 V domestic power. To avoid confusion, you would plug your American ( 110v) appliance into this and then run it to a 230v ( UK) mains. Complete with European connector and UK connector option.
PLEASE NOTE THIS ONLY HAS A 2 PIN CONNECTION, WHICH APPLIES TO MOST AMERICAN APPLIANCES, IF YOU HAVE AN EARTH PIN I.E. A THIRD PIN ON YOUR PLUG, DO NOT BUY THIS ITEM WE WILL NOT REFUND YOU.
Specifications:
Input voltage: 200 - 240 V AC
Output voltage: 100-120 V AC
Maxium load: 75 W
Dimensions: 77x54x61 mm
TOTAL PRICE
£11+VAT+£4
P&P UK
REF: SEME-P.SUP.33-HQ-2FOR16
OUR PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
£16+VAT+£6.50
P&P UK
REF: SEME-P.SUP.33-HQ-3FOR21
OUR PRICE
TOTAL PRICE
£21+VAT+£6.50
P&P UK
Voltage converters to convert UK 230V ac mains voltage to 110V ac North American voltage. The converters have UL 3-pin plugs and 3-pin flat USA sockets.. Will work with just the two pin type too.
Designed for 200v to 240v main voltage input to 100-120v appliances, so will work with Japanese equipment too.
UPDATE: VERY RECENTLY THE MANUFACTURER HAS DOWNGRADED THESE TO 85W AS OPPOSED TO 100W TO COVER FOR CONTINUAL USE. THEY ARE MARKED AT 100W BUT IF USED CONTINUOUSLY, ONLY SUBJECT THE DEVICE TO 85W MAX.
Specification:
Power supply
240Vac, 50Hz
Cable
1.8m
Max. load
100W
Output voltage
120Vac
Dimensions
115 x 84 x 69mm
Weight
1.2kg
NORMALLY £24.99
REF: PSU-MP-RS59
TOTAL PRICE
£14+VAT
+ £6.50 P&P UK
SPECIAL OFFER
Special offer
on the above, buy two and save
BUY TWO &
SAVE
REF: PSU-MP-RS59-2FOR25
TOTAL PRICE
£25+VAT
+ £6.50 P&P UK
Technical
Data -
Input Voltage
200 to 240V ac
Output Voltage
120V ac
Load
300W
Protection
Fuse
Dimensions
(WxHxD) 101x136x198mm
Weight 3.25
kg
OUR PRICE
£27+VAT
+£6.50 P&P UK
To avoid confusion,
you plug your USA appliance into this device, and then this device into
the UK mains.
A desktop voltage
converter with a UK 3-pin mains input and 3-pin USA type socket output
for operating 110V North American appliances and equipment with a power
consumption
of up to 1000W. CE approved for use in the UK and the European community.Please
note if you use a device like this coninuously please reduce the load to
750-800w.
THIS RUNS VERY QUIETLY AS COMPARED TO SOME TRANFORMERS OF THIS POWER.
IDEAL FOR PLAYSTATION 3 IMPORTS BUT THIS DEVICE COULD EASILY HANDLE A TV, HI-FI AND GAMES CONSOLE ALL AT ONCE.
Technical
Data -
Input Voltage
200 to 240V ac
Output Voltage
120V ac
Load
1000W
Protection
Fuse internal
Dimensions
(WxHxD) 230x157x123 mm
Weight 8.9
kg
OUR PRICE
£68+VAT+£6.50
P&P UK
Specification:
Input: 220/240V A.C. 50/60 Hz
- Plug Type: UK 13 Amp 3 pin
Output: 110/120V A.C. 50/60 Hz
- Socket Type: Accepts 2 or 3 pin (USA type plug)
Autotransformer - Winding: Toroidal
Protection: Input Fuse, Output
Fuse
Cable: 1.4m
Dimensions: 115mm (h) x 115mm
(dia)
| Watts | Price | Weight | Shipping | Ref No. | |
| 300 | £55.31 +vat | 2.0kg | £6.50 inc. | SC-5300 | |
| 500 | £69.40 +vat | 2.9kg | £6.50 inc. | SC-5476 | |
Specification:
Input: 220/240V
A.C. 50/60 Hz - Plug Type: UK 13 Amp 3 pin
Output:
110/120V A.C. 50/60 Hz - Socket Type: Accepts 2 or 3 pin (USA type plug)
Autotransformer
- Winding: Toroidal
Protection:
Input Fuse, Output Fuse
Cable FOR
INPUT TO DEVICE
Dimensions:
230mm (w) x 155mm (h) x 145mm (d)
| Watts | Ampage | Weight | Price | Ref No. | Shipping | |
| 1000 | 8.30 Amps | 9kg | £99+vat | SC-1KSTDO | £6.50 inc vat | |
| 1500 | 12.5 Amps | 9.99kg | £109+vat | SC-1.5KSTDO | £6.50 inc vat | |
| 2000 | 16.6 Amps | 9.99kg | £129+vat | SC-2KSTDO | £6.50 inc vat | |
Small plug-in converter allowing connection of British (230Vac) devices to be powered from a 110Vac mains outlet ( USA/Canadian ).
The converter accepts up to 45 VA max. load.
Power supply
110Vac
Output voltage
230Vac
Max. load
45W
Dimensions
104 x 65 x 50mm
Weight 800g
| PLEASE
NOTE:
IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION THAT HAIR STRAIGHTENERS, CLAIMING TO WORK AT 35W, ALWAYS FUSE THIS UNIT. THEY HAVE A STARTUP WATTAGE OF 245 WATTS! |
REF: PSU-SKYT-651.010
TOTAL PRICE
£8.50+
VAT+£4
P&P UK
REF: PSU-651.010-2FOR11
OUR PRICE
£11+VAT+£6.50
P&P UK
REF: PSU-651.010-3FOR16
OUR PRICE
£16+VAT+£6.50
P&P UK
REF: C-PW01692
OUR PRICE
£19.99+VAT+£6.50
P&P UK
BUY TWO & SAVE
REF: C-PW01692-2FOR34
TOTAL PRICE
£36+VAT
+ £6.50 P&P UK
THIS UNIT WILL POWER MOST TV'S
To avoid confusion,
you plug your UK appliance into this device, and then this device into
the USA mains.
A desktop voltage
converter with a UK 3-pin mains output and 3-pin USA type socket input
for operating 230V European equipment ( UK) in North America / Canada with
a power consumption of up to 300W. Approved for use in the USA and
Canada.
Technical
Data -
Input Voltage
120V ac
Output Voltage
230V ac
Load
300W
Protection
Fuse
Dimensions
(WxHxD) 136x96x198mm
Weight 3.19
kg
OUR PRICE
£34+VAT
+£6.50 P&P UK
Allows UK mains
equipment to be used from an America/Canadian mains.
Incorporates an input fuse of the appropriate
rating, with a 3-pin plug.
Specification:
Input: 110/120V A.C. 50/60 Hz
- Plug Type: USA (3 pin)
Output: 220/240V A.C. 50/60 Hz
- Socket Type: UK
Autotransformer - Winding: Toroidal
Protection: Input Fuse, Output
Fuse
Cable: 1.4m
Dimensions: 115mm (h) x 115mm
(dia)
| Watts | Price | Weight | Shipping | Ref No. | |
| 300 | £63.82 +vat | 2.0kg | £6.50 inc vat | SC-5417CL | |
| 500 | £76.59 +vat | 2.9kg | £6.50 inc vat | SC-5467CL | |
Allows UK type
mains equipment (designed for 220/240V AC operation) to be used from
a USA/Canadian power mains.
The output socket is the standard UK
13A, 3-pin socket. Incorporates an input fuse of the appropriate rating,
with a USA 3-pin plug.
Manufactured in the Uk to BS.745: 1991
and IEC.989: 1991
Specification:
Input: 110/120V A.C. 50/60 Hz
- Plug Type: USA (3 pin)
Output: 220/240V A.C. 50/60 Hz
- Socket Type: UK X2
Autotransformer - Winding: Toroidal
Protection: Input Fuse (Resettable)
Cable FOR INPUT AND OUPTUT OF
DEVICE
Dimensions: 230mm (w) x 155mm
(h) x 145mm (d)
| Watts | Price | Weight | Shipping | Ref No. | |
| 1000 | £99+vat | 9.0kg | £6.50 inc vat | SC-1KWUP | |
| 1500 | £109+vat | 9.99kg | £6.50 inc vat | SC-1.5KWUP | |
| 2000 | £129+vat | 9.99kg | £6.50 inc vat | SC-2KWUP | |
