Going from 220v to 120v....transformers?

[GAS]

Hey all, now that I got my condo redone, properly wired and grounded I have a few small things I brought from the US that I would like to use.

Really only one thing I need to use is a D/A converter in my stereo system, my integrated amp had a jumper on the rear to switch to 220/240 but the D/A converter uses a wall wart type power supply that accepts 110 and outputs 16v at 650ma.

I also have a small food chopper (very small) and hand held mixer...I assume a locally sourced voltage converter will be ok for something low power like the digital to analog converter but should I be more careful with something that has a motor like the mixer? (it is cheap kitchen stuff so I don't mind replacing it)

I am near Fortune Town, any recommended shops there to find converters?

Any other general rules and things to watch out for when it comes to stepping down 220->120?

Thanks!

[Crossy]

First stop would be Amorn in Fortune, take the wall-wart with you, they may be able to supply a suitable 220V unit, no converter required.

For your kitchen stuff get a transformer about 50% bigger than the appliance needs, get a 'proper' transformer (heavy thing) for stuff with motors, they'll not forgive the cheap 'electronic' converters. Your big issue will be preventing the 110V appliances getting accidentally plugged in to 220V, Ty-rap the converter onto the appliance plug.

[bankruatsteve]

Forget the transformer. Just buy your kitchen appliances here. 110v 60hz stuff just does not work well on 220v 50hz even when the voltage is transformed. ie: you waste your money on transformer and you won't be happy with performance of 110v stuff even before they burn out.

[Pacificperson]

I agree with Crossy. 16 V Dc does not care whether it came from 110 or 220. Just make sure the polarity matches.

[GAS]

Thanks guys, I will ditch the cheapo kitchen appliances and buy new here. I thought that 16v transformer with correct plug would be hard to find but will have a look and see what I can come up with before buying a voltage transformer.

Are things like CD and DVD players with small motors ok or similar to kitchen stuff...or do they reduce the voltage inside to run things?

I only ask as I may have a nice CD/DVD player to bring over as well....my buddy sends a container every couple months so I can toss in the odd thing no charge...and high end second hand audio gear in the states is dead cheap.

[bankruatsteve]

Most AV equipment has a switch on the back for 110/220v - or auto adapting - and should not be a problem.

[Crossy]

Most AV equipment has a switch on the back for 110/220v - or auto adapting - and should not be a problem.

Even if it doesn't you should be fine with a transformer for DVD players and the like