sugarplumfaerie Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Does anyone have any experience with step up converters for use with small kitchen appliances purchased overseas. I know Sterens sells them and there is also a variety on Mercado Libre, but i am looking for recommendations from personal experience. I know there are a lot of specs to pay attention to. I am hoping I won't want to have to replace all of my small countertop kitchen gadgets if I don't have to. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Voltage is 127 plus or minus 10%. This is close enough to USA/Canada to not worry about it. I would suggest you unplug your appliances when not used to avoid surges. It also depends on local conditions. For example if you have a welder in the hood you will see voltage go down when they weld. That kind of thing. So enjoy your appliances just unplug them when not in use. Yes you can buy surge protectors, voltage regulators and UPS units here but in 15 years never lost a small appliance but I do unplug when not in use. I do use voltage regulators on my fine electronics like TV and DVD players etc etc etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarplumfaerie Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 24 minutes ago, lcscats said: Voltage is 127 plus or minus 10%. This is close enough to USA/Canada to not worry about it. I would suggest you unplug your appliances when not used to avoid surges. It also depends on local conditions. For example if you have a welder in the hood you will see voltage go down when they weld. That kind of thing. So enjoy your appliances just unplug them when not in use. Yes you can buy surge protectors, voltage regulators and UPS units here but in 15 years never lost a small appliance but I do unplug when not in use. I do use voltage regulators on my fine electronics like TV and DVD players etc etc etc. Icscats, sorry, but the post is about kitchen countertop appliances from "overseas" (not NOB) that are made for 230V? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 So look at wattage of appliance than look at what the capacity of the converter you are trying to use. Many converters would be too small for bigger appliances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarplumfaerie Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 minute ago, lcscats said: So look at wattage of appliance than look at what the capacity of the converter you are trying to use. Many converters would be too small for bigger appliances. Original post is asking for personal experience - not what I already know about stats from research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcscats Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 10 minutes ago, sugarplumfaerie said: Original post is asking for personal experience - not what I already know about stats from research. Yes I have used them as I lived overseas for 20 years. Just make sure you buy one large enough for your use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgo lady Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Are these small appliances 50 Hz or 60 Hz? Mexico is 60 like US & C.....however many "overseas" (you did not say which country or countries) are 50 Hz. If they are 50 Hz, a voltage change alone may not likely be sufficient for proper operation. You should post full info / specs or bring them into a qualified place, or at least good photos of the specs on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarplumfaerie Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, virgo lady said: Are these small appliances 50 Hz or 60 Hz? Mexico is 60 like US & C.....however many "overseas" (you did not say which country or countries) are 50 Hz. If they are 50 Hz, a voltage change alone may not likely be sufficient for proper operation. You should post full info / specs or bring them into a qualified place, or at least good photos of the specs on them. If you will read my original post - I am looking for people with personal experiences - not what the specs are for converters or specific items. As stated: I know there are a lot of specs to pay attention to I do not need assistance with that. Also, I asked about the converters sold by Sterens and on Mercado Libre, if anyone has purchased those items and found them to be of good quality or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, virgo lady said: Are these small appliances 50 Hz or 60 Hz? Mexico is 60 like US & C.....however many "overseas" (you did not say which country or countries) are 50 Hz. If they are 50 Hz, a voltage change alone may not likely be sufficient for proper operation. You should post full info / specs or bring them into a qualified place, or at least good photos of the specs on them. What difference does 50 Hz or 60Hz make to a small kitchen appliance such as a kettle, toaster coffee maker, toaster oven...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgo lady Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 34 minutes ago, TelsZ4 said: What difference does 50 Hz or 60Hz make to a small kitchen appliance such as a kettle, toaster coffee maker, toaster oven...? Anything with a motor or frequency sensitive electronics (blenders, microwaves, mixers, etc) can be affected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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