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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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