Stepdown 240/120v Transformer USA to UK 100VA

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Manufacturer: Tacima
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Keep on a heat sink

Review Date: February 28, 2009

Reviewer: R. Farrow, Dallas, TX USA

The converters are great. I can attach a power strip and plug in multiple things.

But they all generate a LOT of heat.

Simple solution, set it on a heat-sink. I put mine on the metal base of a floor lamp. That way it stays nice an cool.

In the past I have had them melt holes in a carpet. Though it took several months to accomplish the job.

Works nicely!

Review Date: July 26, 2009

Reviewer: Mikebites, LA,USA

I used it for my laptop, external hard drive and camcorder battery charger (all bought in USA) and it works fine with very little heat generation. I don't have any idea how it behaves with heavy weight commercial appliances. Please check the VA limit of the appliance before tucking the plug in this converter. If you are using an appliance with more VA limit, it is bound to generate more heat.

My DVD player exploded - Silly Me

Review Date: March 2, 2010

Reviewer: T. Akinola,

I wish I had found out about this gadget earlier. I had come back from the USA with a brand spanking new DVD Player. I was about to watch a US format DVD film on a romantic night in with my wife. I brought out the DVD player, plugged it in directly and it just exploded!!! No more DVD player and no film for that night. As you can guess, my wife wasn't too pleased.

Now I know why it exploded. Silly me, I should I bought myself a transformer.

If you are travelling to the USA, don't forget to get a UK to US adapter like UK to US America Travel Adaptor and a travel scale like TravelRight Luggage Scale 34kg (free UK Delivery) to weigh your luggage at home and on your way back. Enjoy your holiday.

Good but heavy

Review Date: July 9, 2009

Reviewer: David Poulet, U.K.

Got this for some hair straighteners that were rated 30w but which we'd been warned drained a lot more than that when initially heating up.

Works a treat and so far no problems.

The only downside is the weight of the unit. It seems to weigh about 3 or 4 pounds and so isn't really suitable for throwing in your hand luggage or whatever.

240 to 110

Review Date: August 10, 2009

Reviewer: D. Wright, Yateley, UK

Purchased this to run DSi charger from USA. Does get warm but nothing too much to worry about. Quite heavy and bulky - but it is a transformer at the end of the day. Works OK.

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